AVP, Financial Controller

Job Description

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Canada CFO and VP Finance in managing local finance, regulatory reporting, tax and treasury functions.
• Manage the accounting and financial reporting requirements related to the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and IIROC/CIRO rules.
• Perform detailed financial statement reviews, tie-outs to supporting work papers, and provide value added comments for variance against budget.
• Manage back-to-back audit process with internal/external auditors and regulators .
• Support internal and external audit process including the preparation of working papers, schedules, analysis and other required documentation.
• Preparation of Canada direct and indirect tax provisions with external consultant
• Provide support for all corporate finance, treasury and tax related matters in Canada .
• 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 .
• Detail oriented team player.
  
  

Job Requirements

• University degree in business or related fields
• Qualified Accountant CPA or equivalent
• 5-8+ 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 within the business unit
• Self-motivated with a focus on driving results and strong sense of accountability
• Understanding of broker dealer, banking, and tax regulations (e.g. CIRO, OSC, CRA)
• Understanding of financial and non-financial risk management of financial institution
  
  

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer. We practice equal opportunity for all, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws . As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with qualified disabilities, as appropriate, under applicable law.

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

All e mployees must follow Jefferies’ COVID-19 protocol policy , which is subject to chan ge.