Director - Accounting Policy & Controls

Invesco Corporate Accounting

As one of the world's leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

This position leads Invesco's Corporate Accounting Policy team, Private Markets Accounting Policy and Investments Accounting function. The role is highly collaborative and strategic, requiring regular interaction with senior leadership across Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, and business units. It involves providing authoritative technical accounting guidance on complex and strategic transactions, mergers and acquisitions, evaluating financial reporting implications, and developing formal accounting positions. The position demands deep expertise in US GAAP, strong knowledge of financial reporting for financial institutions, and the ability to navigate evolving regulatory and operational landscapes with sound judgment and leadership.

Responsibilities of the Role :

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of Invesco's accounting policies, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and alignment with industry best practices.
• Direct the Investments Accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely accounting and reporting for Invesco's investment portfolios.
• Oversee Private Markets Accounting Policy, partnering with investment teams to evaluate and implement appropriate accounting treatments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, and business units to assess accounting implications of strategic initiatives.
• Serve as key point of contact for external auditors regarding audit and accounting topics.
• Represent Invesco in industry accounting standard-setting and working groups.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to implement new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Guide the preparation of technical accounting memos and position papers.
• Review and enhance quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a matrixed team across global shared services and Corporate Finance.
• Deliver topical training and thought leadership to global Finance teams.
• Conduct ad hoc technical research and analysis.
• Champion a culture of control and compliance.

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