Jobleads-US is hiring: Accounting Manager in Washington

Our client is a DC-based growing private equity firm offering hybrid work arrangements (3 days/week in office).

The Accounting Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for managing financial reporting, supporting the budgeting process, maintaining controls around AP and T&E, cash management, debt covenant reporting, and coordinating with the fund accounting team. This role also works closely with the VP of Finance and executive team, and has an advancement path to Assistant Controller and Controller.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and oversee the timely preparation of quarterly consolidated GAAP-compliant financial statements and footnotes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by implementing and maintaining effective internal controls
• Coordinate with auditors on first audit of management company and consolidated entities
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecasts, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial reporting

Cash Management

• Monitor cash account balances for multiple entities daily
• Review monthly bank reconciliations
• Monthly refresh of firm cash projections for executive reporting

Accounting

• Maintain general ledger for management
• Track and capitalize capital expenditures in accordance with fixed asset policies
• Monitor, reconcile, and settle intercompany debt
• Reconcile primary balance sheet accounts quarterly
• Schedule and report expenses as required
• Record payroll activity and reconcile associated clearing accounts
• Prepare and record journal entries as needed
• Manage documents
• Maintain Microsoft Dynamics GP system and chart of accounts
• Assist with development of internal control procedures

Accounts Payable Manager

• Maintain the accounts payable processes, with the support of a staff accountant
  • Process all invoices, expense reports and payments
  • Ensure compliance with expense policies and recommend/implement policy improvements
  • Ensure appropriate allocation and invoicing of expenses to funds, which require coordination with fund accounting and compliance teams
  • Recommend and implement efficient payment processes
  • Complete annual 1099’s
• Assist with the development of internal control policies and procedures
• Review T&E Reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 6-8 years of experience in public accounting/auditing or corporate accounting; proven knowledge of GAAP
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of control environments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment and handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Effectively work and communicate with members of the team to ensure established deadlines are being met in an efficient, accurate, and thorough manner
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills
• Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software experience is a plus
• Private equity experience is a plus
• CPA is a plus
• Basic financial modeling is a plus
• Dependable
• Independent with drive and motivation
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications
• Positive personality
• Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance, and business ethics
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexible and adaptable
• Detail oriented and deadline focused
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management