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CFGI · 9 hours ago

Asset Management - Senior Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

CFGI is a firm that provides asset management accounting advisory services. The Senior Manager will lead project teams, interact with clients and their auditors, and drive complex accounting issues in the asset management industry, while also mentoring team members and supporting business development efforts.

AccountingConsultingFinancial Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert, leading clients through complex accounting issues and driving conclusions in the asset management industry, primarily in the private equity, private credit, and real estate fund, mutual funds and hedge fund asset classes

Lead client engagement and own delivery of operational workstreams to support clients’ controllership function

Drive client deliverables related to financial and regulatory reporting in accordance with SEC, regulatory and LP requirements

Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new ASC accounting standards

Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes

Mentor managers and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical model, fostering engagement team professional growth, and providing constructive and actionable feedback

Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements

Play an active role in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building and business development efforts

Qualification

CPACFA charterFund accountingU.S. GAAPSEC reportingFinancial reporting softwareAnalytical skillsEntrepreneurial natureInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

An undergraduate degree in Accounting – CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting

Ten plus years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting/finance

Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams

Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting

Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients

Highly organized and focused and demonstrates the ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction

Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities

Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable

High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts

Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, develop firm training materials and enhance overall firm knowledge base

Preferred

A CFA charter, CAIA, CIPM certificate, or similar asset management industry specific credential would be a plus

Industry experience preparing or managing fund accounting or financial reporting processes, especially with private equity partnerships, is desirable

Controllership experience, experience managing accounting operations and financial transactions in the alternative investments space is a plus

Experience in fund accounting software or other technology transformation (i.e. front or middle office software, financial reporting software, etc.) to support process automation or conversion from a legacy product is highly desirable in this role