Senior Accountant

Location: Brentwood, TN

Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office – this is not a remote or hybrid position.

Salary Range: $85,000–$100,000 + Annual Bonus Opportunity

About HFR

HFR is a leading provider of hedge fund and alternative investment data, indices, research, and analytics serving institutional investors worldwide. For more than three decades, HFR has delivered independent performance benchmarks, market intelligence, and industry insights to investors, asset managers, consultants, and financial institutions globally.

Position Overview

Parcae, an HFR Company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple entities. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position will take primary responsibility for general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, deferred revenue and revenue recognition, and preparation of financial and management reports.

This is a hands-on role well suited for an accounting professional with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP who is comfortable independently managing accounting activities across multiple entities. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Director of Operations, executive leadership, external CPA firms, tax advisors, and financial institutions.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, analytical, and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting

• Maintain general ledger and accounting records across multiple HFR entities.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other financial records.
• Record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with budgeting and expense tracking activities.
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules for subscriptions and contract-based revenue.
• Ensure revenue is recognized accurately and consistently.
• Reconcile deferred revenue schedules to general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and financial reviews.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms and tax advisors.

Management Support

• Prepare financial reports and accounting information requested by the Director of Operations and executive leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
• Provide clear explanations of accounting activity, financial results, and unusual transactions.
• Support special accounting and operations projects as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of financial statements, general ledger accounting, and U.S. GAAP accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with month-end close.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work full-time on-site in the Brentwood, TN office.

Preferred

• CPA certification or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with deferred revenue and subscription-based revenue recognition.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting.
• Experience working with external CPA firms and tax advisors.
• Knowledge of investment account reporting and financial administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Why Join Us?

This role offers an opportunity to work directly with leadership in a respected global financial information company while gaining exposure to corporate accounting, operational finance, and family office administration. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the financial accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the organization.