Summary
NYC based Private Equity firm is searching for a Management Company Accountant to join the growing team!
Company Information:
- NYC based Private Equity Firm focused on investments in middle-market companies
- Founded over 40 years ago
- Hybrid work schedule
- Excellent benefits, PTO policy, 401k with company match
Job Description:
- The Management Company Accounting Team, an integral part of the broader Finance Team, is responsible for the accounting, reporting and operational activities of the firm’s four management companies. As a member of the Management Company Accounting Team, your main responsibilities will include:
- Manage the Accounts Payable process
- Assist in the implementation of StavPay, a vendor management and accounts payable system, including its integration into General Ledger System
- Expense analysis, comparison to budget
- Manage vendor relationships and overall vendor management
- Quarterly billings to portfolio companies and Funds
- Assist with various allocations of third-party service providers
- Spearhead the Annual 1099 process, quarterly tax payments and reconciliations, and the quarterly Commercial Rent Tax
- Manage wire template process to ensure all vendor banking details are accurately reflected in Firm’s banking platforms and AP system
- Assist with monthly close process, annual expense budgeting and forecasting
- Interaction with various teams across the Firm
- Participate in technology and process initiatives
- Assist Finance team as needed
- Ad hoc requests and projects
Requirements / Qualifications:
- 4+ years of relevant experience in public and private accounting with a focus on private equity
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and CPA a plus
- Strong Excel skills, knowledge of general ledger systems
- Experience with MS Dynamics and Concur a plus
- Prior experience with Private Equity Funds or Management Company fund administrator
- Proactive and positive mindset; ability to contribute and improve efficiency in all areas
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy; analytical mindset
- Desire to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Team oriented and collaborative within Finance and across all internal groups within the Firm
- Motivated self-starter with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced growing firm
- Sound judgment in handling highly confidential situations with professionalism and tact
- Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills
