Corporate Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Reporting To: Corporate Controller

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with third party accounting firm and review monthly journal entries into accounting software as well as reconciliations
• Record, review and provide guidance on supporting information for all journal entries
• Reconciliation of inter-company balances, key accounts and sub-ledgers
• Support the month, quarter, and annual close processes, including consolidation of reporting and analysis of results against budget, prior year, and any interim reporting
• Assist in the production of financial statements, including writing footnotes, commentary and production of supporting packages
• Coordinate with external auditors on journal entry examinations and other queries as they arise
• Assist with day-to-day cash management for the General Partner and its affiliates, including cash flow analysis and projections
• Evaluate financial performance, identify trends and perform variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial guidelines, company policies and relevant legal requirements
• Apply knowledge of key business drivers to assist in the development of financial projections, budgets, KPI tracking and build-out of financial models
• Internal reporting presentations and analyses for firm leadership
• Manages core operational functions such as payroll, licensing/compliance, and bank covenant and certification reporting to ensure uninterrupted business operations
• Oversees accounting system maintenance and configuration, ensuring the platform scales and adapts alongside the company’s strategic direction
• Work with Controller and Manager to develop automated reporting/forecasting tools
• Maintain P&L allocation and capital accounts for partners of the firm

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience, including an understanding of general ledger entries
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or another relevant field
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency in financial modeling techniques
• Focus on the financial services sector, specifically the fund management sector is preferable
• Experience with consolidations
• Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Experience with accounting for partnership transactions and the production of partner capital account statements is preferable
• An understanding of general partner accounting requirements including recognition of management fee income and carried interest, both cash and accruals basis, is preferable
• Experience with NetSuite/ accounting software is preferable
• A high level of energy and professionalism, with strong initiative
• Detail oriented

• Technical Accounting Knowledge: strong command of GAAP and general ledger accounting, with the ability to manage the mechanics of the monthly, quarterly and annual close.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy: produces precise journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements that hold up to audit scrutiny.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: evaluates financial performance, identifies trends and resolves variances with sound judgment.
• Collaboration and Communication: partners effectively with the Controller, Manager, external auditors and third party accounting firms.
• Process Improvement and Systems Aptitude: supports accounting system maintenance and helps build automated reporting and forecasting tools.        

• Integrity: upholds accuracy, transparency and compliance in every journal entry, reconciliation and financial disclosure.
• Collaboration: works closely with the Controller, Manager, external auditors and third party accounting firms to keep financial operations running smoothly.
• Excellence: delivers precise, well supported financial statements and reporting packages that meet a high standard.
• Critical Curiosity: digs into variances and trends, asking the right questions to strengthen forecasting and reporting.

Benefits

• Great compensation package, including competitive base pay
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity
• Invictus medical, dental and vision is covered at 100% for all tiers.  
• We offer FSA’s for healthcare, dependent care, transit and commuter costs. 
• Safe harbor 401(k) match of 4%; employees need 3-months of service to be eligible to participate. No vesting after that. 
• $80 per month cell phone reimbursement.  
• 20 Days of PTO accrued at the beginning of the year, 10 company holidays plus sick time.
• Tuition Reimbursement