Senior Accountant

A Financial Services Firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team as either a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager. Responsibilities Manage key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Work closely with and support the firm’s CFO across accounting operations, financial reporting, systems enhancements, and process improvement initiatives. Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses, investigating discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Support the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems, including general ledger configuration, reporting tools, expense management, and subledger integrations. Partner with internal teams and external providers to define system requirements, test functionality, validate data migrations, and resolve implementation issues. Develop and improve accounting workflows, policies, and procedures to support evolving business needs and a more efficient close process. Identify process and control gaps and help implement appropriate approval, reconciliation, access, and review controls. Research accounting matters and prepare memoranda documenting transaction treatment, key judgments, and relevant U.S. GAAP guidance. Support accounting and reconciliation for complex transactions, working with internal stakeholders and external advisors on related reporting considerations. Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for audits and compliance reviews. Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Legal to address accounting issues and resolve gaps in processes and documentation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. 2–10 years of experience in public accounting, private industry, or a combination of both, with a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting. Financial services experience preferred; strong candidates from other industries will also be considered. CPA or CA designation, progress toward certification, or an interest in pursuing either credential preferred. Experience with financial close processes, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP. Exposure to accounting system implementations, integrations, data migration, testing, or workflow automation preferred. Experience developing accounting policies, technical memoranda, process documentation, or internal controls is a plus. Familiarity with accounting for complex transactions or specialized financial services activities is helpful.