Senior Manager - International Accounting

Full Time
La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA
5 months ago

StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $640 billion of total capital allocations, including $143 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program.  With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager, International Accounting is a member of the corporate accounting team and manages the activities of the company’s international entities ensuring compliance with local and US GAAP, corporate policies, and external audits.

Essential Job Functions:

The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, and is action and goal-oriented in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Specific duties include:

  • Oversee the preparation of financial statements on a monthly basis
  • Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded for international subsidiaries
  • Oversee the accounts payable process
  • Oversee the accounts receivable process
  • Responsible for revenue recognition under both IFRS and GAAP.
  • Prepare and review month-end journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
  • Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment     
  • Ensure the international entities adhere to corporate accounting policies
  • Work with third party providers to ensure timely filings with regulators
  • Coordinate with the US accounting team and other entities to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
  • Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Prior experience working with multiple entities, global offices, and foreign currencies preferred
  • 3+ years in leadership or supervisory role required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts
  • Acute attention to accuracy and detail
  • Effective communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
  • High proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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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