Accounting & Finance Associate

Confidential Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative asset management platform is seeking an Accounting & Finance Associate in New York City to join its corporate finance team. This hybrid role (4 days in office) involves management reporting, financial analysis, and corporate accounting. Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of experience, preferably in accounting or audit, with CPA and Big 4 experience highly desired. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $120K to $140K base, alongside additional performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze internal management reporting.
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Perform financial analysis on large data sets.
• Assist with financial statement preparation.
• Develop and enhance automated reporting.
• Partner with different teams to deliver analysis.
• Contribute to special projects and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Data analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Education

CPA

Job description

Accounting & Finance Associate | Alternative Asset Management

New York, NY | Hybrid (4 days in office)

A leading alternative asset management platform is seeking an Accounting & Finance Associate to join its corporate finance team in NYC. This role offers a unique blend of management reporting, financial analysis, and corporate accounting, providing exposure to both the analytical and operational sides of finance within a global investment firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming out of financial services accounting or Big 4 who wants to expand into finance, reporting, and data-driven analysis while maintaining a strong foundation in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze internal management reporting, including revenue, expense, and AUM analytics
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes alongside the corporate accounting team
• Perform financial analysis on large data sets to support senior management reporting
• Assist with financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and expense accruals
• Develop and enhance automated reporting and data processes
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operations teams to deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting
• Contribute to special projects, forecasting exercises, and regulatory reporting

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• Financial services or asset management experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Compensation: 120-140k base / 170-190k all in; based on experience