Accounting Manager

About the Firm

Our client is a leading global investment management organization with over $70 billion in assets under management across diversified strategies. The firm is known for its disciplined investment philosophy, institutional-grade operations, and long-standing commitment to excellence. As the firm continues to scale, we are seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager to join the Finance team and lead key financial reporting and accounting functions.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in the firm’s financial reporting process, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of internal and external reporting. This is a high-visibility role that interacts cross-functionally with portfolio accounting, operations, legal/compliance, and senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have strong technical accounting skills, deep familiarity with investment products, and experience operating within a sophisticated institutional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable investment industry standards.

• Oversee the preparation of management reporting packages , variance analyses, and executive dashboards.

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, SEC regulations, and industry best practices .

• Manage the annual audit process , acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.

General Accounting & Controls

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly general ledger activities , including account reconciliations and journal entries.

• Maintain a strong internal control environment , ensuring adherence to firm-wide policies and regulatory requirements.

• Support the development, documentation, and enhancement of accounting policies and procedures .

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Portfolio Accounting, Operations, Treasury, Valuation, and Legal/Compliance to support reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Review financial impacts of new products, entity launches, fund structures, and investment activity .

• Assist in special projects, including system upgrades, process automation, and data analytics initiatives.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows , improve reporting efficiency, and strengthen data integrity.

• Support or lead the implementation of technology solutions (ERP, consolidation tools, workflow systems).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred).

• CPA strongly preferred ; Big 4 or national public accounting experience a plus.

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience within:

  • Investment management

  • Private equity

  • Hedge funds

  • Institutional asset management

  • Or a mix of public accounting + industry

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP , investment company accounting, and consolidation.

• Hands-on experience with complex entity structures , financial instruments, and fair value measurements.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance, deadline-driven environment.

• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with systems such as Investran, Geneva, eFront, Workday, NetSuite, SAP, or BlackRock Aladdin .

• Familiarity with SEC filings , fund accounting, or investment operations workflows.

• Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.