What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Technical Accounting, & Consolidations position at StepStone Group?
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Position Overview
Responsible for executing and supporting complex accounting, consolidation, and reporting activities across the firm’s corporate entities and consolidated fund structures. Provides technical accounting analysis, supports SEC reporting, and serves as a subject‑matter expert for consolidation and other accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.
Essential Job Functions
The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.
At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Developing People at StepStone
Position Overview
Responsible for executing and supporting complex accounting, consolidation, and reporting activities across the firm’s corporate entities and consolidated fund structures. Provides technical accounting analysis, supports SEC reporting, and serves as a subject‑matter expert for consolidation and other accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.
Essential Job Functions
- Support/Oversee [Execute] monthly and quarterly consolidation processes across corporate entities and consolidated fund structures.
- Maintain accounting conclusions for consolidated entities and funds, including ASC 810 VIE assessments.
- Prepare and review consolidation schedules, eliminations, and supporting analyses for GL close and financial reporting.
- Research and document technical accounting positions for complex and non‑routine transactions.
- Draft and maintain technical accounting memoranda supporting U.S. GAAP conclusions.
- Support preparation and review of SEC filings, including consolidation‑ and consolidated fund‑related disclosures.
- Partner with Fund Accounting to ensure accurate integration of consolidated entities including GP entities and consolidated fund results into consolidated financial statements.
- Serve as primary execution‑level contact for auditors on consolidation and technical accounting matters.
- Support SOX controls and documentation related to financial reporting and consolidation processes.
- Assess accounting and disclosure implications of new transactions, fund structures, and business initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance and review work of junior team members.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience in a public company or complex reporting environment
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including consolidations and investment accounting
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred
- Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting audits
- Technical accounting expertise
- Sound professional judgment
- Attention to detail
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Execution within defined timelines
The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.
At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Developing People at StepStone
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000