Senior Accountant

Overview

This role involves owning accurate, timely month-end close execution for an assigned group of Partner Firms. Working within the Partner Services accounting team, the Senior Accountant will manage the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance commentary for those firms, while partnering closely with Partner Firm leadership. The role also includes hands-on work integrating newly acquired firms onto the organization’s accounting standards and guiding the offshore accounting team.

The Senior Accountant reports to an Accounting Manager within the Controller’s organization.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Execute the month-end close for assigned Partner Firms on an accelerated timeline, including:
  • Posting journal entries
  • Completing accruals
  • Preparing supporting workpapers accurate on the first pass
• Own the trial balance for assigned firms, ensuring every account is complete, supported, and ready for review
• Deliver variance commentary with every close, clearly explaining what changed and flagging unusual items to management before they are asked

Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations

• Reconcile all assigned balance sheet accounts monthly in FloQast with documented support and reviewer sign-off
• Investigate and resolve reconciling exceptions promptly so no stale or unsupported items are carried forward

Audit Readiness & Controls

• Prepare and deliver audit PBCs for assigned firms by deadline, with organized documentation that minimizes reviewer and auditor questions
• Maintain self-explanatory workpapers and consistent documentation standards that support audit-ready books year-round

M&A Integration

• Support accounting integration for newly acquired Partner Firms by applying organization standards to new entity setups and driving a quick, clean go-live
• Train new firm staff on organization accounting processes and clearly communicate integration status to the broader team

Relationship Management & Team

• Serve as a responsive, proactive point of contact for assigned Partner Firms, building trust and delivering an exceptional service experience
• Guide offshore accounting team members on assigned tasks with clear instructions, timely review, and constructive feedback to ensure deliverables are accurate and on time
• Collaborate across Partner Services, escalating cross-functional items as needed and contributing to a strong team culture

Continuous Improvement

• Bring a mindset of continuous improvement to the close by identifying friction in day-to-day work, fixing it, and documenting and sharing process improvements regularly

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a multi-entity environment, with hands-on ownership of the month-end close
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with exposure to ASC 606 and ASC 842 preferred
• Experience with close management software (FloQast strongly preferred) and a modern ERP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience supporting external audits and working in a PE-backed, acquisitive, or high-growth environment is a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to getting it right the first time
• Proactive communicator who surfaces issues and wins early, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines at once

Compensation & Benefits

No compensation or benefits information was provided in the original posting.

Location

No location information was provided in the original posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Hiring and promotion are based solely on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.