Manager, Investment Accounting

Overview

This role involves managing day-to-day investment ledger operations and leading investment accounting and close activities within a collaborative, agile team.

The Manager, Accounting Operations position reports to the Senior Manager and can be based in Overland Park, Kansas, or remotely for the right candidate. A hybrid schedule is available, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day investment ledger operations, including close management, reconciliation approvals, and oversight of key operational workflows across the Eldridge platform.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes, including trial balance review, post-close income entries, GL feed management, and workbook completion.
• Manage cash and reconciliation activities, including weekly wire scrubs, entity-level recons, and subledger to GL tie-outs.
• Direct consolidation tagging, journal entries, and entity and account setup processes.
• Oversee investment-level analysis, including income, RGL, holdings, carry value reviews, and entity ownership updates.
• Maintain and improve operational bot infrastructure, workbook frameworks, and process documentation to support scalability and reduce key-person risk.
• Develop, mentor, and manage a team of operations accountants; set priorities, review work product, and support professional development.
• Lead and participate in special projects, including new investment onboarding, restructuring support, and process redesign initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 8+ years of investment or corporate accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of investment ledger operations and ERP systems (PeopleSoft and PAM preferred).
• CPA preferred or actively in process.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (advanced Excel required).
• Experience with automation tools and data workflows is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses.
• 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Life Insurance.
• Educational assistance.
• Associate assistance programs for personal and professional well-being.

Location

• Overland Park, Kansas (hybrid schedule)
• Or remote for the right candidate