H.I.G. Capital · 16 hours ago
Assistant Manager, Accounting
Boca Raton, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expH.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm focused on providing capital to businesses with growth potential. They are seeking an experienced Assistant Compensation Manager to manage payroll and compensation accounting processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and collaborating with various teams.
CreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceReal Estate
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end accounting for payroll, bonuses, equity-based compensation, and benefits across all global entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control standards
Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries related to compensation and payroll; maintain detailed supporting schedules and reconciliations
Act as the primary accounting liaison with third-party payroll, equity, and benefits providers to validate data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely processing
Lead the monthly close process for all compensation-related accounts, including variance analysis, accruals, and coordination across entities and platforms
Partner closely with HR and FP&A to ensure alignment between compensation plans, forecasts, accruals, and actual results
Support consolidation and reporting efforts for compensation expenses across multiple legal entities and investment structures
Prepare audit documentation and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on compensation-related matters
Identify, design, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and enhanced controls related to payroll and compensation accounting
Provide technical guidance on compensation accounting matters and support new initiatives, acquisitions, and system implementations as needed
Handle highly confidential compensation information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
Active CPA license (required)
5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience; private equity, asset management, or financial services experience strongly preferred
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly payroll, bonus, equity-based compensation, and benefits accounting
Experience in complex, multi-entity and multi-currency environments
Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a manager-level individual contributor role
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and payroll systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, ADP) preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills with finance and non-finance stakeholders
Managerial mindset with hands-on execution capability
Strong ownership mentality and accountability
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Effective cross-functional collaboration
High integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive compensation data
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced private equity environment
Preferred
private equity, asset management, or financial services experience strongly preferred
experience with ERP and payroll systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, ADP) preferred
Company
H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital is an investment firm specializing in private equity, real estate, and healthcare industries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.48MKey Investors
Dyal Capital Partners
2016-12-12Private Equity· $36.48M
2016-08-03Private Equity
Leadership Team
Sami Mnaymneh
Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO
Aaron Tolson
Managing Director
Recent News
2026-01-09
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