Americas Accounting Policy - Associate

This individual will be a member of the Americas Accounting Policy group and be responsible for providing subject matter expertise as it relates to U.S. GAAP as follows: > Provide advisory support to various business units and corporate functions on the application of U.S. GAAP to complex and/or new transactions and document accounting analyses and conclusions > Coordinate the implementation of new accounting standards with Finance stakeholders > Assist in developing, updating and maintaining the Firm's global accounting policies > Participate in the development of training on technical topics and presenting to the global Finance Division > Review for reasonableness parts of the Firm's SEC 10-K/10-Q reports prior to filing > 3-5 years of experience; at least 2 years in public accounting is preferred > Undergraduate degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and CPA license > Financial Services/Banking/Capital Markets industry experience is a plus > Knowledge and experience with accounting topics in the areas of M&A, financial instruments and structured products is beneficial > Confidence interacting with senior management across and outside of the Finance Division > Strong analytic, writing, oral and presentation skills, including ability to summarize complex issues and detailed analysis with clarity and brevity > Proven track record of working with teams and ability to work across organizational boundaries > Ability to work effectively individually, escalate as necessary, and collaborate in a team environment > Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively > Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.