VP, Assistant Controller

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives - regardless of shifting marketing conditions. As active investors, our goal is not just to find opportunities, but to create them. To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission: delivering superior investment returns, solutions, and service to our clients.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Controller is responsible for coordinating and supervising the monthly accounting close for multiple PIMCO global subsidiaries, PIMCO's broker-dealer, and PIMCO's parent company, AllianzAM, within a fast-paced, corporate accounting department. This position will supervise a team of accounting professionals and serve as a liaison to senior management and financial teams in various locations and bookkeepers around the world.

Essential Responsibilities: (including the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Coordinate and supervise the monthly accounting close for multiple PIMCO global subsidiaries, PIMCO's broker-dealer, and PIMCO's parent company, AllianzAM
• Financial reporting for global organization on a US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP basis. This requires the knowledge and ability to research technical accounting guidance and document conclusions
• Present analysis/conclusions regarding accounting issues and impact of new pronouncements
• Manage and mentor an experienced and tenured team
• Assist in the coordination of audits (internal and external) and review the audited financial statements and related regulatory reports for global subsidiaries, as well as the audited financial statements for AllianzAM and PIMCO's broker-dealer
• Respond to and/or lead special projects and ad-hoc requests

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
• CPA and senior manager/director level experience within the Big Four Public Accounting firms
• Highly experienced in US GAAP and working knowledge of IFRS
• Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail to ensure quality work
• Able to carefully manage multiple priorities as well as a strong sense of urgency towards meeting deadlines and resolving open issues
• Thoughtful and demonstrates good judgement and strong decision-making skills; ethical
• High quality written and verbal communications skills
• Able to collaborate and develop/maintain positive working relationships within cross-cultural team setting and cross departments/entities
• Experience working in an extremely dynamic, fast-paced and results oriented environment, prioritization, and ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong client-support orientation, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively problem solve and make decisions
• Effective leadership capabilities including the ability to facilitate and lead meetings
• Proven experience building strong business partnerships and executive presence
• Experience responding effectively to inquiries from various levels of management
• Looks to identify and implement efficiencies and process improvement

The following skills are preferred but not essential requirements:

• Knowledge of Financial Services Industry, specifically asset management and broker-dealer
• Regulatory experience
• Working experience and/or knowledge of SAP

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Salary Range: $ 150,000.00 - $ 185,000.00

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