Associate Manager - Investment Accounting

Associate Manager – Investment Accounting

Contract Opportunity with a Major Investment Management Fir

mLocation: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days/Week Onsite

)Duration: 12 Month Contrac

tPay Rate: Up to $55/hr W

2Employment Type: W2 Onl

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We are seeking an experienced Associate Manager to join the Public Accounting Group of a major investment management organization. This role will support investment accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis activities across both domestic and international business unit

s.The ideal candidate will have experience working with investment accounting systems, general ledger platforms, and multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income securities, and asset-backed investments. This position offers significant exposure to Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and investment business teams across the organizatio

n.
What You Can Expect on a Typical

• DayLead and support investment accounting activities for a diverse portfolio of domestic and international investme
• ntsOversee accounting and reporting processes involving multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and asset-backed securit
• iesReview and reconcile investment accounting data between the PAM subledger system and Oracle General Led
• gerEnsure investment activity is accurately reflected within the accounting platform and financial reporting syst
• emsReview manual accounting entries and validate the accuracy of financial reporting d
• ataSupport monthly and quarterly close activities across various business units and international subsidiar
• iesPartner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business teams to resolve accounting issues and support reporting requireme
• ntsRespond to ad hoc analytical requests and provide accounting guidance to internal stakehold
• ersParticipate in enterprise-wide initiatives and process improvement effo
• rtsIdentify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve operational efficiency, and enhance existing accounting proces
• sesSupport internal and external audit activities, including SOX-related controls and compliance requireme
• ntsCollaborate with systems and technology teams on enhancements and improvements to investment accounting platfo
• rmsUtilize PAM, Oracle, Excel, Cognos, and other reporting tools to perform financial analysis and resea
• rchIndependently manage priorities and lead special projects from inception through complet

ion
Leadership Responsibili

• tiesProvide direct supervision, coaching, and development support for team mem
• bersConduct performance evaluations and contribute to employee growth and career develop
• mentFoster collaboration across accounting, finance, and operational t

eams
Required Qualifica

• tionsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related disci
• plineExperience supporting investment accounting, financial reporting, or fund accounting func
• tionsKnowledge of investment accounting principles and financial reporting require
• mentsExperience working with investment accounting systems and general ledger plat
• formsStrong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close processes, and financial con
• trolsExperience supporting SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit activ
• itiesAdvanced Microsoft Excel s
• killsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abil
• itiesExcellent verbal and written communication s
• killsAbility to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple business func

tions
Preferred Qualific

• ationsExperience with PAM Investment Accounting
• SystemExperience with Oracle General
• LedgerKnowledge of GAAP and Statutory (STAT) accounting prin
• ciplesExperience supporting insurance, asset management, or investment management organiz
• ationsExperience working with Cognos reporting
• toolsPrevious leadership or team supervision expe

rience
Why Consider This Oppor

• tunity?Long-term contract opportunity with a leading investment management organ
• izationExposure to multiple investment products, asset classes, and global business ope
• rationsOpportunity to partner with senior leaders across Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Ope
• rationsHigh-visibility role with significant involvement in accounting, reporting, controls, and strategic init
• iativesHybrid work environment with strong potential for professional