Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Every firm has a culture - the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization's DNA. But the truly inspiring firms - the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors - have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.

Every firm has a culture - the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization's DNA. But the truly inspiring firms - the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors - have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm's clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. Brown Advisory is currently seeking a professional, energetic and detail oriented individual to fill the Senior Accountant position within our Baltimore office location with primary responsibility for the day-to-day recording and review of financial transactions.

This individual is responsible for preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, performing variance analysis and preparing monthly internal financial reporting for senior leadership. This position is designed to allow for rewarding career growth and opportunities for advancement within the accounting function of a global independent investment management and strategic advisory firm.

• Be thorough and accurate. You will be tasked with ensuring data integrity, identifying and addressing process improvements in our financial operations, and developing solutions. You will leverage available tools including automation and AI enabled features within our systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will have strong organizational skills allowing you to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Be curious and proactive. You are eager to contribute and learn, ask lots of questions, and provide solutions before we even know there are issues. You are excited about making ongoing process improvements and are open to exploring new tools, including AI assisted workflows, to streamline processes and surface insights.
• Be a team player. You raise your hand to help others on the team and offer support without being told to do so. You bring a positive attitude, assume positive intent from colleagues and managers, and share knowledge - particularly around new tools or efficiencies - with the broader team.
• Be a natural problem-solver. You identify challenges, analyze root causes, seek to understand the rationale behind current processes, and then propose solutions - leveraging data, system capabilities, and emerging technologies (including AI where appropriate) - to improve outcomes.
• Work independently. You follow tasks through to completion, meet commitments, and proactively seek guidance as necessary. You are comfortable using modern tools to manage workflows, track progress, and improve personal productivity.
• Be discreet. You exhibit a high level of professionalism with respect to maintaining confidential and sensitive information, including the responsible use of AI tools in accordance with firm policies, data privacy standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Have a positive, service-oriented mindset. You provide impeccable support to Brown Advisory team members and regularly interact with colleagues within and outside of accounting. You communicate directly, concisely, and clearly - both in writing and verbally - and can adapt your tone and message across audiences.
• Demonstrate strong accounting acumen and communication skills. The ideal candidate has a deep interest in accounting, outstanding writing and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a collaborative, global environment. You will build strong relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management, using data and insights to support decision-making.

• General operational and accounting responsibilities, as necessary.
• Participate in the preparation and/or review of monthly and quarterly journal entries, account reconciliations and other underlying data, using system tools and automation where available to identify,…