Impressive high growth global investment management firm in incredible expansion mode seeks a Manager/Associate Director of Investment Accounting . This is an exciting opportunity to work for a reputable name in the investment management business within a rapidly growing and fast paced environment. Many career paths/internal promotion opportunities are encouraged!
The ideal candidate is a disciplined, self-starter with a background in public accounting and/or investment management. Must have experience developing and overseeing accounting processes under a SOC-1/SOX environment.
Responsibilities:

• Ensure all investment accounting functions are performed in compliance with regulatory and GAAP reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve investment accounting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals responsible for investment accounting activities, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Establish and maintain internal controls related to investment accounting processes to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Undertake special projects or initiatives as assigned by senior management, which may involve analyzing potential investments, implementing new accounting standards, or participating in strategic planning efforts.
• Manage new, complex investments and transactions to ensure they are properly recorded within accounting systems.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, treasury, trade support, compliance and legal to ensure alignment of investment accounting activities with overall organizational objectives.
• Analyze investment performance metrics and trends, providing insights to senior management regarding the performance of the investment portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA) preferred.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in public accounting or in industry with an investment accounting role.
• Experience working in SOC-1, SOX or NAIC regulated environments.
• Advanced knowledge of all investment types, especially structured securities.
• Considered to be a SME that can dive into and quickly resolve any issues/anomalies relating to income, amortization/accretion, book value changes, and cash flows.
• Perform review of several processes and controls to ensure accuracy of financial information and adherence to controls.
• Good communication, organizational, and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team ability to mentor and teach staff/senior accountants across all aspects of investment accounting functions (income, controls, analysis/review procedures).
• Experience working with multiple clients and stakeholders.