Accounting Manager - Controlling, Reporting and Accounts Payable

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Position Overview:

The Accounting Manager is a member of the Corporate Accounting team of StepStone Private Debt (SPD) and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting of SPD’s Activities.

Essential Job Functions:

The position requires a detail-oriented, proactive, and team-oriented individual. Specific duties include:

• Oversee the financial statement close and all accounting activities for SPD
• Responsible for Consolidation of SPD Group and ensuring timely and correct close
• Supervise and review month-end journal entries
• Supervise, review, and perform general ledger account reconciliations
• Review monthly bank reconciliations
• Review of all account reconciliations and ensuring that all questions raised are followed up timely
• Supervise the (out-sourced) Accounts Payable process
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements on a monthly basis
• Participate in the SOX quarterly reviews and annual audit process
• Ensure SPD Group adheres to corporate accounting policies
• Maintain local statutory books, responsible for half year (where required) and full year local and consolidated financial statements
• Coordinate with the S. accounting team and other subsidiaries to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Responsible for VAT reviews and timely filings, VAT analysis and ensuring all transactions are compliant with local rules
• Continually assess areas for improvement opportunities
• Manage and track progress of team projects
• Develop team members
• Other projects and duties as needed

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance; ACA/ACCA preferred
• Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role required
• Prior public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or Large Regional)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
• Experience with intercompany transactions, statutory reporting and/or foreign currency translation a plus
• Must be sharp, articulate and highly motivated
• Experience training and managing professionals and reviewing the work of others
• Must be a team player
• Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs
• NetSuite general ledger experience a plus

Other Desired Skills/Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• VAT knowledge – Switzerland and Ireland
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client, investment and company information
• Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projections and achieve target deadlines
• Must be able to effectively oversee the work of others and meet department goals
• Ability to problem solve and leverage technology
• Acute attention to accuracy and detail
• Professional demeanor and an ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to learn and implement new programs and processes
• Willingness to travel if required

About us

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.

Join us

When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.

StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

*At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. *

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.

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