Investment Accountant

Whitecap Search is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Investment Accounting group within a growing alternative investments firm. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of transactional data and financial statements, managing external reporting for investments, and supporting the implementation of new accounting systems and standards. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing risks, controls, and audits related to investments.

The Investment Accounting group's specific responsibilities include reconciliation of transactional data from various sub-ledgers to the general ledger and ultimately the company's financial statements. The team is also responsible for external reporting for investments, implementation of new accounting systems and standards, establishing the accounting for new transactions or investment types, and managing risks, controls, and audits related to investments.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support accounting processes related to the monthly and quarterly accounting close to ensure accuracy of the company's invested assets data.
• Prepare statement of cash flows for investments.
• Support the preparation of Investment disclosures for the 10Q/K and Financial Supplement.
• Assist in new initiatives for process improvements and systems implementations.
• Prepare annual investment-related NAIC/STAT reporting exhibits, schedules, and disclosures.
• Act as a point of contact and support for business unit and corporate controllers.
• Coordinate with various areas to ensure accurate accounting results for new investment transactions.
• Support management with ad-hoc analytical requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CP plus.
• 3-8 years of investment accounting-related experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of financial instruments and GAAP accounting pronouncements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams in multiple locations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted guarantee of certain compensation package for position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.