Vice President, Accounting Policy and Operational Standards

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Vice President leading technical accounting policy and operational standards for Fidelity's corporate entities. Collaborating across departments to ensure accounting considerations support strategic objectives.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

work collaboratively across the organization overseeing technical accounting policy for Fidelity’s corporate legal entities
lead a team of technical accounting professionals evaluating the accounting implications of new strategic initiatives
monitor accounting interpretations and financial reporting to ensure alignment with Fidelity’s core accounting policies
guide the standardization of core accounting processes overseeing operational accounting policies
partner closely with business leaders and other stakeholders to integrate accounting considerations into business decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience including experience in a large, complex organization
financial services industry experience strongly preferred
Deep technical accounting expertise with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with IFRS is a plus
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Advanced degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
Experience with a top-tier public accounting firm strongly preferred
Proven ability to evaluate complex transactions, exercise sound judgment, and communicate accounting conclusions clearly to senior stakeholders
Strong collaboration, influence, and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across functions and levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical accountingfinancial reportingU.S. GAAPIFRSaccounting policyaccounting processescomplex transactionsjudgmentaccounting conclusions

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcollaborationinfluencecommunicationstakeholder engagementoperational effectiveness

Certifications

CPAadvanced degree in Accounting