Associate Director, Investment Accounting Manager
Recruiting Resources, Inc.
- Los Angeles, CA
Impressive high growth global investment management firm in incredible expansion mode seeks a Manager/Associate Director of Investment Accounting. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a reputable name in the investment management business within a rapidly growing and fast paced environment. Many career paths/internal promotion opportunities are encouraged!
The ideal candidate is a disciplined, self-starter with a background in public accounting and/or investment management. Must have experience developing and overseeing accounting processes under a SOC-1/SOX environment.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all investment accounting functions are performed in compliance with regulatory and GAAP reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve investment accounting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals responsible for investment accounting activities, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Establish and maintain internal controls related to investment accounting processes to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Undertake special projects or initiatives as assigned by senior management, which may involve analyzing potential investments, implementing new accounting standards, or participating in strategic planning efforts.
- Manage new, complex investments and transactions to ensure they are properly recorded within accounting systems.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, treasury, trade support, compliance and legal to ensure alignment of investment accounting activities with overall organizational objectives.
- Analyze investment performance metrics and trends, providing insights to senior management regarding the performance of the investment portfolio.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA) preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting or in industry with an investment accounting role.
- Experience working in SOC-1, SOX or NAIC regulated environments.
- Advanced knowledge of all investment types, especially structured securities.
- Considered to be a SME that can dive into and quickly resolve any issues/anomalies relating to income, amortization/accretion, book value changes, and cash flows.
- Perform review of several processes and controls to ensure accuracy of financial information and adherence to controls.
- Good communication, organizational, and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team ability to mentor and teach staff/senior accountants across all aspects of investment accounting functions (income, controls, analysis/review procedures).
- Experience working with multiple clients and stakeholders.
Posted On: Friday, February 23, 2024
Compensation: $140K-$155K + 20-25% Bonus