Senior Accountant [SEC & PE Financial Reporting]

Our Client is a global Fortune 500 firm headquartered in Los Angeles. They are seeking a dynamic and driven Senior Accountant to join their elite corporate private equity team. The Sr. Accountant will focus on SEC Reporting and stand-alone Private Equity reporting. 

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Fully Remote during Pandemic with Remote Flexibility Post (will accommodate hybrid 2 days in office/3 days remote/WFH); Office can be Downtown LA or Century City

Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end and quarter-end reporting deliverables, including investments roll forward, capitalization file, and financial reporting package.
• Generate invoices in the revenue system and bill invoices to joint venture partners.
• Review legal and professional services invoices and prepare monthly accruals.
• Review project expenses and determine amounts eligible for expense reimbursement by joint venture partners.
• Manage relationship with joint venture partners and obtain financial statements and other required filings.
• Maintain and update SOX 404 process narratives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Treasury, Asset Management, Legal, and Tax Departments.
• Provide supporting documentation to Audit Services Group to evidence the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to satisfy internal audit inspections.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for transactional purchases or sales of investments in accordance with applicable U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and footnote disclosures for stand-alone private equity funds.
• Review disclosure requirements and update segment disclosures in 10-Q/K.
• Liaise with external auditor, manage PBC request listing, and submit supporting documentation and other deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field from an accredited four-year university
  
• 4+ years of combined relevant audit/accounting experience preferably within Private Equity [PE], Venture Capital, Asset Management [REIT] funds, etc. 
• 2+ year of experience in the PE | VC | REIT  industry is required
• 2+ years of experience at Big 4 or Tier 2 large national public accounting firm is a plus, NOT required 
  
• CPA or on track to becoming CPA in the state of California preferred
• Knowledgeable of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including SOX 404 preferred 
  
• Working knowledge of key systems and applications, such as BlackLine, Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, and TM1/Cognos.
• Strong research, analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate cross-functionally;
• Must be able to identify and implement process improvements;
• Ability to manage individual workload and prioritize tasks in multiple workstreams