Vice President, Accounting Policy and Operational Standards
skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $264,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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