Job Title

Senior Accountant

Who We Are

Jennison Associates is a global investment management firm with around $194 billion in Assets under Management spanning across a range of various equity and fixed income investment strategies. Jennison was founded in 1969 on the principle that doing what’s best for clients will always be right for the business. Grounded in our firm values of integrity, collaboration and client focus, the mission across all areas of our firm is to deliver superior long-term investment returns and excellence in client service. This singular focus is embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we invest, the service we provide to our clients, and the people we hire. We recognize that each employee plays a key part in achieving our mission, regardless of their role or title. As a result, we continually strive to make Jennison a fulfilling and rewarding place to work for all employees.

Our Function

As a key member in the Finance department, the Senior Accountant will report to the Alternatives Analyst and Core Accounting Manager. The successful candidate would be a highly motivated individual and analytical thinker. These attributes allow them to work through complex problems in order to reach justifiable conclusions to support their team. Multitasking abilities, detail and results orientation are necessary skillsets. Additionally, being a charismatic leader and having the ability to get along with others on the team will allow the senior accountant to be a very effective contributor to the team as well as ensure that the cultural values of the firm are embodied.

Your Impact

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare support schedules, perform account reconciliations and post necessary journal entries for several month end close processes
• Preparation of accounting entries associated with seed investments
• Review monthly NAV packages for Jennison’s hedge fund and perform capital allocations independently
• Preparation of Supplemental GAAP schedules and quarter end deliverables for seed investments
• Review fiscal year-end financial statements related to seeded fund
• Preparation of quarterly regulatory filing for hedge funds (Form PF)
• Point of contact for auditors relating to alternative investment fund audits and the Jennison Management Company
• Provide investment related information, identify and explain key variances and create commentary for both internal monthly reports and reports due to the parent company
• Act as liaison with parent company and cross-function groups on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of financial data and research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner, troubleshoot inquiries, and communicate final results. This includes completing required reporting within deliverable timeframe Responsible for Ad Hoc requests and projects as they arise

Your Required Skills

Your required skills must include:

• BA in Accounting or Finance / or relevant experience
• 5 years of relevant work experience. A combination of public accounting and private company experience is preferrable
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail Orientated/ Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to multitask & manage time effectively
• Strong team player, works well with others
• Excellent computer skills, with an emphasis on Excel
• Knowledge of Epicor and Oracle a plus
• CPA a plus but not required

What We Offer

Jennison offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to: premier medical benefits, paid time off, a retirement profit sharing plan, wellness reimbursement, fully paid parental leave, family planning support, paid membership to concierge primary care, supplemental mental wellness benefit provides annual allotment of fully paid therapy sessions and unlimited coaching, additional health and wellness benefits, and life insurance. Our hybrid work model provides employees with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $115,000. Individual salaries for this role may vary based on various factors including but not limited to, years of experience, range in corporate level, candidate skills, and geographic location. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including but not limited to, individual and organizational performance.

Jennison is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Jennison does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.