AVP - Accounting Policy

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Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview:

The Assistant Vice President of Accounting Policy will work with the Vice President of Accounting Policy, business partners in finance, accounting and external reporting, and stakeholders across the company to support the accounting for complex and non-routine transactions, enhance and maintain the Company’s significant accounting policies, and create technical capacity in support of high-quality external disclosures as the Company’s size, scope, and complexity increases.

We want someone with a strong accounting background who will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with multiple concurrent projects. This person should have excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, manage and coordinate research and written documentation of technical accounting issues and reporting matters regarding technically complex transactions, new business initiatives, acquisitions, and new contracts.
• Enhance and maintain the Company’s significant accounting policies to reflect changes due to new transactions, changes in the business, or standards issued
• Monitor the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies (i.e., SEC, FASB), and work closely with members of Finance to assess the impact on the Company, ensure awareness of transactions and accounting impacts
• Assist in implementation of new accounting pronouncements and related process changes
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters
• Assist in the development of training on technical topics and presentations to the Company
• Participate in the successful execution of SOX and regulatory controls
• Provide guidance to various groups, primarily within Finance, on the proper accounting for new business transactions, and partner with groups to develop policy on new or modified processes.
• Serve as subject matter expert and communicate complex results in a clear and concise manner.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in Accounting Policy, Financial/SEC Reporting with an understanding of internal controls and proper supporting documentation
• Experienced in public accounting with a consulting background
• CPA license required

Core Competencies:

• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines
• Advanced ability to research and interpret US GAAP technical accounting guidance, as well as develop and document accounting policies based on this research
• Critical thinker with strong analytical skills
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills and ability to easily explain complex accounting issues and conclusions to a variety of audiences

Preferences:

• Big 4 experience preferred
• Financial Services experience preferred

Pay Range:

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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