Corporate Accountant

Corporate Accountant

We are seeking a management company accountant coming with 3-4+ years of management company or corporate accounting experience preferability from within a financial services / private equity environment. This position is 4-5days onsite per week. This is a temp-to-Perm opportunity. Paying $70-$80/hr. (TC: $150K-$180K).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process for domestic and international entities, including cash, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, investment activity, management fees, and expense accounting
• Prepare and review monthly general ledger reconciliations, trial balance support schedules, revenue and expense analyses, and balance sheet roll-forwards
• Perform and maintain month-end control reconciliations with accurate documentation and high-quality workpapers
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and assist with improving workflows between AP and Corporate Accounting
• Prepare management reporting and financial analyses for assigned entities
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and business line reporting for senior leadership
• Support tax-related activities and reporting requirements
• Assist with the preparation of annual standalone and consolidated financial statements, including footnote disclosures
• Coordinate and support the annual external audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations, account analyses, and responding to auditor requests
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting processes and improve overall accounting operations
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies, procedures, checklists, and business continuity documentation
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements, and prepare technical accounting memos as needed
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives
• Participate in ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
• Perform other accounting and finance responsibilities as needed to support the department

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of progressive management company accounting experience
• Financial services experience is required
• Management company or corporate accounting experience within a buy-side private equity, private credit, or alternative asset management firm is strongly preferred
• Strong experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support
• Experience supporting domestic and international legal entities is preferred
• CPA is not required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly to changing business needs