Accountant

The Opportunity

We are looking for a rigorous, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This is a critical role for a professional who understands that in financial services, the "books" are more than just numbers—they are a reflection of our integrity and regulatory standing.

You will be the primary bridge between our daily transactions and our high-level financial reporting. This position is ideal for an Auditor or Assurance professional looking to move "inside the tent" to own the financial lifecycle of a growing firm.

Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & GAAP Compliance

• The Financial Package: Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring total alignment with GAAP.

• Complex Reconciliations: Own the reconciliation of complex balance sheet accounts, including investment portfolios, intercompany transfers, and high-volume cash accounts.

• Technical Accounting: Research and document accounting treatments for new financial products or regulatory changes (e.g., revenue recognition or lease accounting).

2. Audit Coordination & Internal Controls

• Audit Readiness: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors. You will prepare the "Prepared by Client" (PBC) lists and ensure all documentation is flawless.

• Internal Control Design: Evaluate our current financial processes and implement "best-in-class" controls to mitigate risk and prevent errors.

• Process Improvement: Identify "bottlenecks" in the month-end close and use your audit background to automate or streamline workflows.

3. Operational Accounting & Analysis

• The Month-End Close: Drive the month-end close process, managing journal entries, accruals, and departmental expense analysis.

• Budget vs. Actual: Partner with the FP&A team to analyze variances and provide commentary on financial performance to leadership.

• Tax & Regulatory Support: Assist with the preparation of data for tax filings and specific financial services regulatory reports (e.g., SEC or FINRA-related filings, if applicable).

The Ideal Profile

• Experience: 3–5 years of accounting experience. At least 2 years in Audit or Assurance at a public accounting firm is strongly preferred.

• The "Audit Mindset": You don't just record transactions; you verify them. You have a natural instinct for identifying "what could go wrong" in a financial process.

• Technical Skills: * Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas are second nature).

  • Hands-on experience with mid-to-high tier ERPs (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Microsoft Dynamics).

  • Familiarity with financial reporting software.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA (or active candidate) is a significant plus.

• Industry Context: Previous exposure to financial services (RIA, Private Equity, Banking, or Insurance) is highly desirable.