Senior Associate Director, Corporate Accounting

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

• Clients Come First - Always
• Execution Supersedes Intention
• Together We Win
• Diversity Improves Results
• Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity: 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.

Duties and 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 primary 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 incorporate such practices into the company’s systems and processes, as appropriate.
• Provide overall 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.
• Be responsible for overall functionality of accounting and other related software.
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, systems and internal work standards in an effort to enhance efficiency.
• Manage all aspects of departmental projects.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX compliance including project scoping, leading walkthroughs, identifying/validating key controls, and reporting results to management, internal and external audit.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm:

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• 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
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills:

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

Nice to have skills:

• 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.

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes

Potential for growth: Regular training, Continuing education courses.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks. At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment.