Accounting Manager, Technical for large reputable Financial Services firm in DTLA - Vertical Careers, Inc.

Accounting Manager, Technical

Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager with a focus on corporate investment fund accounting, transactional accounting, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining books and records of the Company’s management company and general partner entities;
• Manage the offshore team and review daily accounting activities to ensure the timely and accuracy of accounting records;
• Prepare analysis and review legal documents of new entities and funds assessed for consolidation;
• Prepare journal entries and perform analysis on corporate investment, equity method investment, and incentive income and related compensation accounting;
• Perform accounting research and consult with management and external auditors to ensure proper accounting treatment is applied and documented for non-routine transactions;
• Act as a liaison between Accounting, Tax, and Finance department to provide Fund Accounting and financial analyses support;
• Maintain relationships with parent company accounting department, handling financial statement and operational inquiries and ad-hoc requests;
• Provide support for the preparation of the Company’s 10Q/10K SEC filings including performing analyses, reviewing disclosures and providing feedback on suggested edits;
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required, documenting operating process, accounting considerations and conclusions;
• Assist in development and maintenance of consistent accounting policies;
• Assist in reviewing existing processes for automation and improvement opportunities;
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and compliance with regulatory literature.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably 3 or more years public accounting;
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting, operations, account analysis, and management reporting;
• Asset manager industry experience is a plus;
• Excellent understanding of business operations and linkage to accounting in order to initiate and lead process improvements and documentation of standard operating procedures;
• Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems;
• Specific experience with SAP - BPC and Workday systems a plus; and,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (and/or equivalent experience). CPA preferred