Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Overview

• The Senior Accountant will oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions within the management company.
• Collaborate with the Controller to ensure accurate general ledger maintenance and financial statement preparation.
• Gain exposure to private equity fund operations and cross-functional tasks including tax compliance and compensation administration.
• Utilize ERP systems like NetSuite for data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Contribute to intercompany allocations and expense-sharing arrangements among management company entities.
• Support tax compliance processes, including partnership tax filings and state/local tax matters.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls documentation and desk procedures for accounting processes.
• Participate in systems implementations and automation initiatives within the Accounting and Finance function.
• Work closely with senior finance leadership to enhance operational efficiency.

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Maintain intercompany allocations and expense-sharing arrangements.
• Support payroll-adjacent tasks, including compensation statements and benefits administration.
• Coordinate tax compliance workstreams with external tax advisors.
• Assist with financial reviews and presentations for firm leadership.
• Enhance desk procedures and internal controls documentation.
• Utilize ERP systems for data reconciliation and reporting.
• Engage in automation initiatives to improve accounting processes.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in private equity or financial services.
• CPA certification or active pursuit preferred.
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, and advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with partnership tax concepts is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative working style.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential financial information.