Associate Director, Corporate Accounting Manager

Janus Henderson Investors•Denver, CO

1d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be responsible for playing an integral leadership role for the overall management and direction of all Corporate Accounting departmental operations and staff, primarily within the Expenses team. You will provide leadership and direction for activities related to corporate financial policies and procedures, consolidations and corporate governance.

Requirements

Ten or more years of related accounting experience required
Combination of public accounting and/or industry experience required
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Skilled in management of both principles and people.
Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
High energy, comfortable performing multifaceted projects. Self-starter with a high degree of motivation and initiative.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to resolve complex problems positively and professionally.
Comfortable and effective in interactions with executive level management.

Responsibilities

Maintain the company’s system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets.
Responsible for all general accounting and control activities such as journal entries, consolidations, account analysis and reconciliation, maintenance of account structures, ensuring the integrity of data reflected in the corporate financial systems and coordination of the monthly closing processes.
Function as a point of contact with external auditors and coordinates the collection of all data required for such audits.
Keep abreast of “best practices” in the areas of corporate governance and internal controls and incorporates such practices into the company’s systems and processes, as appropriate.
Provide management and direction of staff in specific accounting function(s). Make decisions regarding employment, performance appraisals, training and development, disciplinary actions, and salary adjustments.
Liaise with management in other departments within the organization to understand their initiatives, explore potential impacts on financial reporting and accounting, and ensure proper accounting treatment.
Act as a liaison in providing required financial information in response to auditor, SEC and IRS requests and ensuring that proper information is maintained for historical purposes
Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, systems and internal work standards in an effort to enhance efficiency.
Plan, implement, coordinate, and execute on Internal Controls.
Carry out other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Generous Holiday policies
Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Competitive compensation
Pension/retirement plans
Various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits