Accounting Manager

Overview

• Lead accounting operations for alternative investments, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial reporting processes and enhance control environments.
• Drive transformational initiatives to improve efficiency, automation, and accuracy in accounting workflows.
• Supervise and review transaction processing, balance reconciliations, and internal/external reporting activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert for accounting standards, providing guidance to stakeholders.
• Evaluate system outputs to ensure proper accounting treatment for alternative assets.
• Support audit processes, proactively addressing requests and ensuring compliance.
• Contribute to broader organizational goals by delivering high-quality results and fostering collaboration.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise transaction processing and balance reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead drafting of internal and external financial reports, including SEC disclosures.
• Develop and implement transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and control.
• Perform risk assessments and identify optimization opportunities within accounting processes.
• Guide junior team members through coaching and review of their work.
• Research and apply accounting guidance to improve business processes.
• Manage audit interactions, supporting routine and new requests effectively.
• Handle preparation of assigned accounting tasks and perform applicable SOX controls.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of accounting or finance experience, 8 years preferred.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.