Director – Technical Accounting and Reporting

Director – Technical Accounting and Reporting

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Director – Technical Accounting and Reporting

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Role

As the Director of Reporting and Technical Accounting, you will have a critical role in both Bridge’s financial reporting process and that of its managed funds. You will be actively engaged in improving the close and reporting processes across the organization leveraging technology, training onshore personnel, and utilizing offshore resources. You will also act as a technical accounting subject matter expert for complex transactions and have regular interactions with senior leadership.

This position will report to Bridge’s Chief Accountant Officer and will work closely with the Managing Director of Fund Financial Services and the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. You will:

• Oversee and assist the fund accounting teams with their monthly and quarterly financial reporting obligations.
• Team with the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to support Bridge’s financial reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to the financial reporting process across the organization with a focus on improving accuracy and speed.
• Ensure internal controls are properly designed, implemented, and documented.
• Perform technical research and prepare technical accounting memos, including complex evaluation of variable interest entities and consolidation considerations.
• Evaluate business transactions for proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment, including accounting and disclosure requirements.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing monitoring of significant new accounting pronouncements and documentation of accounting policies.

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Role

As the Director of Reporting and Technical Accounting, you will have a critical role in both Bridge’s financial reporting process and that of its managed funds. You will be actively engaged in improving the close and reporting processes across the organization leveraging technology, training onshore personnel, and utilizing offshore resources. You will also act as a technical accounting subject matter expert for complex transactions and have regular interactions with senior leadership.

This position will report to Bridge’s Chief Accountant Officer and will work closely with the Managing Director of Fund Financial Services and the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. You will:

• Oversee and assist the fund accounting teams with their monthly and quarterly financial reporting obligations.
• Team with the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to support Bridge’s financial reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to the financial reporting process across the organization with a focus on improving accuracy and speed.
• Ensure internal controls are properly designed, implemented, and documented.
• Perform technical research and prepare technical accounting memos, including complex evaluation of variable interest entities and consolidation considerations.
• Evaluate business transactions for proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment, including accounting and disclosure requirements.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing monitoring of significant new accounting pronouncements and documentation of accounting policies.

What You Should Bring

• 10+ years within a Big 4 accounting firm with experience in real estate or alternative asset management and/or relevant private equity experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting – master’s degree preferred.
• CPA required.
• Good understanding of financial statements, U.S. GAAP, and SEC / AICPA reporting rules.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple assignments with competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and communication skills with experience interacting with executive leadership.
• Ability to analyze and question data for reasonableness and proper accounting.
• Collaborative and can be flexible in his/her…