Jefferies Financial Group

VP, Corporate Controller

Jefferies Financial Group • $150K — $200K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Qualified Accountant CPA or equivalent
  • 8-10+ years of experience in accounting/finance within broker-dealer or banking sectors
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, especially with senior management
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with a self-motivated approach
  • Advanced knowledge of broker-dealer and banking regulations (CIRO, OSC, CRA)
  • In-depth understanding of financial risk management for financial institutions

Responsibilities

  • Act as the lead finance business partner supporting the Canada CFO & Treasurer
  • Lead accounting and financial reporting for monthly and annual financial statements
  • Review detailed financial statements and provide variance analysis
  • Serve as primary liaison for audit processes with auditors and regulators
  • Oversee audit processes, including preparation of necessary documentation
  • Review and prepare Canada tax provisions with external consultants
  • Support corporate finance, treasury, and tax matters in alignment with accounting standards
  • Liaise with internal resources to meet reporting deadlines
  • Recommend improvements to operational effectiveness in finance functions
  • Ensure effective internal controls within finance, tax, and treasury functions
  • Lead and mentor the finance team to foster improvement and innovation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship
  • Flexible working environment and potential for remote work
  • Employee assistance programs
  • An inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Act as the lead finance business partner to support Canada CFO & Treasurer to management local finance, regulatory reporting, tax and treasury functions.
  • Lead the accounting and financial reporting requirements related to the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and CIRO rules.
  • Review and/or perform detailed financial statement reviews, tie-outs to supporting work papers, and provide value added comments for variance against budget.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for audit process with internal/external auditors and regulators.
  • Oversee and support internal and external audit process including the preparation of working papers, schedules, analysis and other required documentation.
  • Review and/or preparation of Canada direct and indirect tax provisions with external consultant
  • Provide support for all corporate finance, treasury and tax related matters in Canada and work closely with the Jefferies Accounting Policy Group, External Reporting Group and across different Product Control groups to ensure alignment on accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
  • Liaise with internal resources (Controllers group, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, etc.), to ensure we meet our monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deliverables and deadlines.
  • Makes recommendations to the Canada Finance leadership team on improving operational effectiveness including financial reporting changes, taxation matters, and internal controls.
  • Ensuring appropriate internal controls are designed and operating effectively in support of the finance, tax and treasury functions within Canada.
  • Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.


Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's or master's degree(s) in accounting, finance, or related fields
  • Qualified Accountant CPA or equivalent
  • 8-10+ years of Accounting/Finance experience in Broker dealer "CIRO"/banking "OSFI" /Auditing and control/capital markets/financial services industry experience
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, and ability to communicate at the Senior Management level across business units
  • Self-motivated with a focus on driving results and strong sense of accountability
  • Demonstrated senior level management and leadership experience
  • Proficiency and advance knowledge of broker dealer, banking, and tax regulations (e.g. CIRO, OSC, CRA)
  • In-depth understanding of financial and non-financial risk management of financial institution


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About Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial services company that operates in investment banking, capital markets, asset management, and direct investing. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City. Jefferies Financial Group has operations in over 30 countries and employs over 4,000 people. The company's businesses include Jefferies, a global investment bank; Leucadia Asset Management, an asset management firm; and Berkadia, a commercial real estate company. Jefferies Financial Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JEF.
Learn more about Jefferies Financial Group
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$775.2 million
5 Year Trend
-9.8%
Revenue
$6.7 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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