Investment Accounting Manager

A Brief Overview

The Investment Accounting Manager oversees the day-to‑day accounting for various operating companies and holding companies. The role includes timely preparation and review of GAAP compliant financial statements including footnotes, account reconciliations, variance explanations and various lender compliance and other reporting as well as the oversight of an accurate and complete general ledger. This position is responsible for ensuring that transactions are reflected in the general ledger in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policy.

• Provides oversight of the books and records for various entities, including the preparation of complete financial statements, inclusive of footnotes, for a sub‑consolidation audit, as well as for operating entities and holding companies.
• Reviews the financial reporting packages to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, ensures reconciling items and unusual transactions are analyzed and either explained, corrected, and/or cleared promptly.
• Coordinates, reviews, and distributes financial reporting for senior management.
• Assists in the research of complex and subjective accounting/regulatory issues.
• Oversees timely reconciliation and settlement of intercompany activity/balances.
• Documents, evaluates accounting treatment with VP, and oversees recording of complex investment activity/transactions in all stages of the investment cycle from acquisition to liquidation.
• Collaborates with other accounting team members to establish/modify procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the month, quarter, and year‑end closing and reporting cycles.
• Reads, analyzes, and comprehends Accounting Standards Updates. Summarizes, updates, and implements policies for new GAAP literature, disclosure requirements, or changes to reporting requirements.
• Documents the accounting analysis and concluded treatment for significant transactions.
• Ensures that balance sheet accounts in areas of responsibility are appropriately reconciled with appropriate supporting documentation and that reconciling items are cleared promptly for areas of responsibility.
• Reviews team's work product to ensure quality output is published in accordance with the assigned deadlines.
• Evaluates implications of legal documents as they pertain to significant accounting transactions.
• Prepares quarterly and annual debt covenant calculations.
• Documents accounting policies and procedures.
• Assists with external auditors and consultants on various audits and tax return preparation. Manages the preparation of supporting documentation to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• May have exposure to oversight of enterprise‑wide data integrity monitoring and measurement.
• Prepares ad hoc analysis to assist in budget variance investigation and forecasting.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned; this role has a significant component of ad‑hoc tasks, requiring creativity and independent thought.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting Required
• Minimum five to seven years of investment accounting and reporting experience Required
• 1‑3 years leadership experience Preferred
• Public accounting background Preferred
• Knowledge of fair value, investment company guide, revenue recognition, and leasing accounting standards.
• Ability and flexibility to effectively function and multitask in a dynamic and fast‑paced setting.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, including footnote preparation, GAAP, and internal control policies and procedures required.
• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and communicate a variety of technical accounting issues.
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g., asset management, senior/executive management, peers, and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches.
• Management ability to direct, guide, motivate, and develop staff.
• Ability to prioritize for self and others, strong organizational skills.
• Ability to define problems and organize efficient solutions, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of Registered Investment Advisor roles/responsibilities and…