Senior Fund Accountant (accounting/FP&A)

Coda Search has partnered with a New York City–based asset management firm managing $100 billion in assets. This premier investment organization is looking to bring on a Senior Associate / Vice President to join the Office of the Chief Accounting Officer. This prominent, cross-functional position provides direct interaction with senior executives and the chance to contribute across financial reporting, technical accounting, SEC reporting, financial analysis, and strategic process enhancement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial results and core performance indicators to inform decisions by senior leadership
• Contribute to variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting efforts
• Generate insights into the firm’s performance and the drivers of its profitability
• Assist with preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Research, assess, and apply newly issued accounting standards and guidance
• Pinpoint and execute enhancements to reporting and accounting processes
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, and Operations on cross-departmental initiatives
• Contribute to ad hoc strategic initiatives on behalf of the CAO and CFO
• Promote consistent best practices throughout the accounting and reporting functions

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or industry (asset management or financial services)
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards
• CPA licensure (or progress toward licensure) preferred
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Capacity to balance competing priorities in a fast-moving environment