VP, Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy

Firm Overview

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm with $70 billion of assets under management, focusing on the mid‑cap segment of the market. The H.I.G. family of funds includes private equity, growth equity, real estate, direct lending, special situation credit, and growth‑stage healthcare. We provide capital to businesses with attractive growth potential and work closely with committed management teams and entrepreneurs to grow businesses of significant value.

Our team of over 500 investment professionals brings extensive operating, consulting, technology, and financial management experience, enabling us to contribute meaningfully to our portfolio companies. H.I.G. is headquartered in Miami and has offices across the United States and worldwide.

Vice President of Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy responsible for overseeing financial reporting and accounting policy for the management company, general partners, and other corporate entities, including annual audited financial statements, quarterly financial reporting, and statutory audits as needed.

• Lead and oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including all applicable financial statement notes.
• Assist in managing the relationship with external auditors, ensuring timely issuance of audit reports and proactive resolution of audit issues.
• Continuously assess H.I.G. Capital’s presentation and disclosures against peers, improving existing reporting.
• Implement new accounting policies and maintain or update existing policies for changes in organizational structure, reporting requirements, or specific transactions.
• Prepare accounting transaction memos that document unusual or complicated transactions to assist auditors during reviews.
• Document internal controls over financial reporting processes.
• Prepare various periodic internal analytical reports.
• Assist with firm‑wide ad‑hoc projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; CPA is required.
• Over 8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four firm and exposure to private equity, asset management, or financial services environments.
• Experience working with Workiva is a plus.
• Ability to interact with senior-level external auditors and multiple internal stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and practices, with the ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues on an as-needed basis.
• Strong financial analytics and data interpretation skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Data-driven mindset and ability to bring structure to fluid and/or ambiguous requests.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team-oriented environment across group lines to achieve goals.
• Ambitious self-starting attitude, proven ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding environment.
• Results-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills, and capacity to multi-task.
• Resourceful, efficient, and professional, capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel at an expert level and experience with PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep sense of ownership and commitment to process excellence.