Accounting Analyst

Anisa is a Direct-Hire Recruiter with Robert Half Financial Services, specializing in roles within Finance & Accounting across the Bay Area. Happy to connect with professionals in the space, even if you’re just curious about the market. Accounting Analyst📍 Menlo Park, CA (Hybrid)🏢 Growing Investment Management Firm💰 Competitive Base + Bonus + Comprehensive BenefitsA highly respected investment management firm is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join its growing finance and operations team. This role offers a unique opportunity for professionals with strong accounting, finance, audit, tax, fund accounting, or investment operations experience to work within a sophisticated investment environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large datasets, solving complex reconciliation challenges, improving processes, and partnering across finance, operations, and technology functions.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform accounting and reporting activities across a variety of investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.Prepare financial reports and support annual financial statement preparation.Assist with audits and other financial review processes.Reconcile cash activity, monitor cash flows, and maintain accounting records.Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including reconciliations and investment valuation reviews.Analyze investment performance and prepare recurring management and client reporting.Partner with internal analytics and reporting teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.Normalize, validate, and reconcile large datasets for use within accounting and reporting platforms.Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and data management workflows.Investigate data discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and drive issues through resolution.Support ad hoc reporting, projects, and business initiatives as needed.Why This Opportunity Stands OutJoin a collaborative, highly tenured team with strong mentorship and career development opportunities.Gain exposure to sophisticated investment portfolios, alternative investments, and asset management operations.Work in a technology-forward environment that values automation, efficiency, and innovation.Opportunity to contribute to data transformation, reporting enhancements, and process optimization initiatives.Broad exposure across accounting, reporting, investment operations, analytics, and systems.