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Senior Accounting Associate, Investment

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Location
Westport, CT
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Finance & Accounting
Salary
$150,000 -$200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • At least seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience working with enterprise general ledger systems such as Intacct, NetSuite, Oracle, or comparable platforms
Nice to have
  • Significant hands-on experience with investment accounting, portfolio reporting, and reconciliation of investment activity
  • Experience accounting for a variety of asset classes, including public markets, fixed income, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and other alternative investments
  • Strong understanding of investment income recognition, capital activity, realized/unrealized gains and losses, and valuation reporting
  • Advanced degree (MBA) and/or professional certification (CPA or CA)
  • Prior exposure to a large or multi-family office(s), or similarly complex organization
What the job really is

The Senior Accounting Associate will manage accounting activities related to a diverse portfolio of investments, including public equities and alternative assets. Responsibilities include investment accounting and reporting, overseeing bookkeeping for investment and operating entities, and identifying process improvement opportunities. The role requires collaboration with various internal stakeholders and involves tackling complex accounting challenges in a dynamic environment.

Benefits
  • 100% company paid medical premiums
  • 17 company paid holidays
  • Friday summer hours
  • Monthly community happy hours
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Free catered food services for in-office days
Things to weigh
  • Requires 3 to 5 days a week in-office commitment
  • No immigration sponsorship available for this position
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