Sr. Associate, Corp Controller
About the Company
Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. It is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders—including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructuring, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public & private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
About the Job
Evercore is looking to hire an Associate or Senior Associate Corporate Controller to join the Finance team. This individual will report to the Director of Corporate Group Accounting. This position is an integral player in supporting the Firm’s support and infrastructure functions (the “Corporate Group”) with financial analysis, planning/forecasting, and financial reporting needs. As well as executing the monthly and quarterly close process for the Corporate Group. This will include preparing and maintaining supporting schedules contributing to quarterly and annual public reporting. This role interacts heavily with key members of IT, Real Estate, Strategy and Operations, Data & Analytics, Legal & Compliance, Human Capital Group, and Finance.
Responsibilities
Support the Global Corporate Group leaders to prepare and maintain non-compensation monthly, quarterly, and FY budgets and forecasts
Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation
Manage internal development and RESO construction projects and provide proper accounting for all related project expenses;
This includes maintaining project timing, proper recognition of newly acquired assets and reviewing new and existing contracts
Support annual IT Development investment (cash) budget for the Firm
Work closely with technology leaders to build, support, and consolidate investment plan across the businesses and corporate groups
Building and managing the financial models to support reporting needs
Collaborate with our corporate groups, including Legal and Compliance, Human Capital Group, IT and others, to support business objectives
Reconcile third party vendor usage in order to verify accuracy of invoicing process
Coordinate invoice processing and PO processing with the accounts payable department
Ensure month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes are completed on-time and accurately
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a strong team-based attitude and work ethic
They will be ambitious and resourceful, as well as intellectually curious and eager to learn
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
4–7 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or a related role within the financial services industry
Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (advanced functions, financial modeling, etc.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with senior leadership and external stakeholders
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Integrity and ethical decision-making
Strategic thinking and adaptability in a dynamic financial environment
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Knowledge of lease accounting (ASC 842) is a plus