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Financial Accountant

Job in Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06820, USA
Listing for: Smith Arnold Partners
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
  • Accounting
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is a rapidly growing real estate investment asset manager specializing in residential mortgage and structured credit investments. Following a year of significant expansion tripling in size to more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. The firm is continuing to build out its institutional-grade finance and accounting team.

The Accountant will play a key role in fund and management accounting, financial data analytics, payroll + real estate tax compliance. This is a hands-on role well-suited for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building, improving, and scaling processes.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and intellectually curious, with strong technical accounting skills and an interest in investment and mortgage-related accounting.

What you will Like about this company:
  • Offers comprehensive healthcare coverage, with the majority of medical, dental, and vision costs covered.
  • Employees benefit from a strong 401(k) plan designed to support long-term financial security.
  • The team values a thoughtful, collaborative culture that emphasizes respect, balance, and sustainable growth.

Protentional Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000

Responsibilities:
  • Analyze internal financial data to drive strategic decision making, budgeting, forecasting, + profitability.
  • Record and review accounting activity related to investment portfolios and financing structures, fixed assets + depreciation schedules, variance analysis.
  • Perform month-end close activities and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Reconcile general ledger, cash, and third-party accounts.
  • Maintain accounting records and supporting schedules.
  • Assist with preparation of financial statements and related disclosures.
  • Coordinate with third-party service providers, including mortgage servicers and administrators.
  • Support external audit and real estate tax reporting processes.
  • Assist with accounts payable and cash management activities.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects.
  • Partner with the CFO, Controller, and broader finance team on ad hoc requests.
Qualifications:
  • BS degree in accounting.
  • 2+ Experience with Real estate fund accounting, hedge fund, PE, credit products.
  • Experience working in public accounting, tax, and financial data + reporting.
  • Preference for CPA/public accounting background.
  • Working knowledge of mortgage loans is preferred.
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