Vice President / Senior Vice President - Accounting Policy

Lazard Careers• , NY

2d•$160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference . While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight. Lazard’s Corporate functions empower strategic decision-making and ensure continued success of our firm. From Finance & Tax to Information Technology and Human Resources, our colleagues around the globe support our financial advisory and asset management business lines in many ways. By utilizing the latest technology, these integral groups make sure our businesses are compliant, operationally efficient, and profitable. The Accounting Policy team is responsible for evaluating and implementing accounting standards across Lazard’s global operations, including Financial Advisory and Asset Management businesses. The role provides a leadership opportunity to provide technical accounting guidance, support SEC reporting, and partner with senior finance personnel to ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting regulations.

Requirements

CPA strongly preferred.
8–12+ years of relevant experience.
Strong background in technical accounting, accounting policy, or SEC reporting.
Experience at a Big Four accounting firm or major financial institution strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Strong analytical, research, and technical writing skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate complex accounting issues to senior finance leadership.

Nice To Haves

Some IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the impact of new and emerging accounting standards (FASB / SEC regulations) on Lazard’s financial statements and operations.
Draft and maintain the firm’s global accounting policy documentation and technical accounting memoranda.
Provide technical accounting guidance to business units, including Financial Advisory, Asset Management, and Corporate.
Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Form 10‑K, 10‑Q, and other public disclosures.
Analyze complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, compensation arrangements, revenue recognition, consolidations, and investments).
Work closely with Financial Reporting, Controllership, Tax, Legal, and Treasury teams on accounting matters.
Interface with external auditors and regulators regarding accounting policies and technical issues.
Assist in implementation of new accounting standards and internal control considerations.
Research accounting guidance and prepare position papers and presentations for senior management and audit committees.

Benefits

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits.
Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community.
When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

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