Vanguard has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant within the Corporate Accounting Operations (CAO) department. The role will work on the Global IT Accounting Team, which is responsible for ensuring that domestic and international information technology activity are recorded properly, in accordance with US Accounting Standards used for external financial regulatory reporting, tax reporting and internal evaluation of business performance.

The Global IT Team works closely with internal business partners, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Financial Reporting, and the various business groups, to understand the domestic and international information technology activities, including internally developed software, IT managed services, and IT hardware and licensing purchases. The team is responsible for the preparation of accurate financial information, month end close processes, effective internal controls, and related analysis of business results.

The Senior Accountant:

• Executes all corporate accounting close activities for assigned functional areas. Prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations and reviews, approves, and posts journal entries. Reviews team's work for accuracy and compliance.
• Responsible for processes around analysis of domestic and international business operations and obligations to ensure accurate recording of financial position. Assists in the preparation and communication of monthly financial results to management.
• Identifies issues independently. Leads efforts to research issues, develop recommendations, resolve complex issues, and implement changes.
• Designs, recommends, and implements internal control procedures that ensure proper recording and reporting of financial position and prevent significant errors in accounting records.
• Prepares and produces monthly reports and returns required by the senior management and regulators. Support external auditors during annual audit.
• Coaches and provides training to temporary administrators to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

• Minimum of three years related business experience. Financial accounting experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.