Role Overview

This Vice President role sits within GAO’s Cash & Deposit Accounting, Transfer Pricing and Tax function. The role combines deep technical accounting expertise, strong operational leadership, and a transformation mindset to drive accuracy, control excellence, and continuous improvement at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting for Cash & Deposit Accounting, Transfer Pricing, and Tax-related balances across daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
• Review and approve journal entries, adjustments, and complex transactions in line with US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely month-end close, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, and flux analysis.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, Legal Entity Controllers, and Business Finance on transfer pricing recharges, tax accounting, audits, and regulatory matters.
• Maintain a strong control environment including SOX, CCAR, RCSA, and regulatory reporting.
• Act as a key contact for Internal Audit, External Audit, and Regulators.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement in partnership with Finance Technology and Data teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, MBA-Finance, or Master’s in Accounting.
• 12–14+ years of progressive experience in global accounting, R2R, Cash, Transfer Pricing, or Tax within large financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS with exposure to statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Experience operating in complex, multi-entity, multi-currency environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• Control-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change, influence outcomes, and operate under tight timelines.

Technology & Tools

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems such as Oracle Financials, Hyperion, Essbase, or equivalent.
• Exposure to analytics and reporting tools is a plus.

Success Measures

• Consistent, high-quality close outcomes with strong balance sheet integrity.
• Positive audit and regulatory outcomes with no material findings.
• High confidence from Finance leadership in reported numbers.
• Reduced manual intervention and scalable, efficient processes.

Why Join Us

At State Street, you’ll work on meaningful challenges, collaborate with global teams, and grow your career in an inclusive and innovative environment where your impact truly matters.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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