Accounting Manager

The position is responsible for managing and leading various functions in the accounting department to ensure the organization maintains accurate and timely financial records.

Responsibilities

• Perform/oversee the investment accounting process, including capital calls/distributions, quarterly valuations, monthly consolidation, and reporting for all private equity funds, direct investments, real estate development/operating companies, and marketable securities.
• Perform/oversee aspects of the month‐end financial reporting process, including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure that financial statements are complete, timely, and accurate.
• Lead the annual external audit process, including communicating directly with auditors, preparing requested schedules and analyses, and drafting audited financial statement reports.
• Perform/oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes and preparation of budget‐to‐actual variance reports.
• Obtain a thorough understanding of all accounting systems including but not limited to MRI accounting system, Avid invoicing system, Concur expense reporting system, Spreadsheet Server excel add-on for reporting, and Advent APX investment portfolio reporting system.
• Perform/oversee the quarterly fund reporting to investors, including investment performance, capital calls, and distributions.
• Effectively manage all supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, performance management, and termination for the Senior and Staff Accountant positions to ensure that departmental goals are achieved.
• Participate in the review and approval of accounts payable invoices processed through Avid and employee expense reports processed through Concur.
• Contribute by continuously bringing new ideas and initiatives that add value to the organization and improve the process in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to analytical needs in other areas of the organization, such as treasury, tax, and investments.
• Analyze large sets of data to accomplish complex ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Ensure all routine processes are clearly and accurately documented using company standard operating procedure templates.
• Perform various other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of GAAP principles and procedures.
• IT savvy with proficiency in MS Office applications and advanced skills in Excel, including advanced forecasting and modeling using pivots, macros, etc.
• Ability to create and analyze financial statements.
• Decision-making capabilities on significant matters, including budget development and allocation, processes, and procedures.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage a team of direct reports by delegating tasks and projects based on the skill level of various team members.
• Ability to indirectly manage other members of the organization through review of work and materials included in financial statements.
• Advanced proficiency in critical thinking, data analysis, and technical research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high‐quality, accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.
• High personal and professional ethical standards.
• Self‐starter with solid organization and time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or tasks.
• Ability to take ownership and full responsibility of work product, working both independently and as part of a team, taking on new tasks with higher levels of difficulty.
• Confident, respectful team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships across the organization and externally.

Education and/or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in accounting encompassing similar duties.
• A Certified Public Accounting license (“CPA”) is strongly preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Investment accounting experience preferred.