Accounting Manager New La Jolla

StepStone Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Group is seeking a Manager to join the corporate accounting team in San Diego. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, the monthly close, and reporting for subsidiary entities, while supervising accounting staff and strengthening controls.

The role requires a CPA (preferred) and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, with GAAP knowledge and international reporting experience a plus. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of $115,000–$120,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• At least five years of progressive professional accounting experience, including experience reviewing work and leading accounting processes
• Prior supervisory or people-management experience preferred
• Prior public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or Large Regional)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
• Experience with international entities, statutory reporting and/or foreign currency translation a plus
• Familiarity with investment partnership accounting and/or reporting a plus
• Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial statement close and related accounting activities for subsidiary entities
• Assist with cash management, review monthly financial statements, journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, and related documentation and follow-up processes
• Review long-term investment entries, capital call wires, and reconciliations to capital account balances
• Assist with quarterly reviews and the annual audit process for subsidiary entities, including coordination of supporting documentation and responses
• Ensure subsidiary entities comply with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable reporting requirements
• Maintain local statutory books and timely filings with regulators, coordinating with local service providers as needed
• Partner with the U.S. accounting team and other subsidiaries to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and intercompany matters are resolved timely
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; establish clear priorities and review standards
• Identify and implement process improvements, including opportunities to leverage technology and strengthen controls
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other duties as needed

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel

Intercompany accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

When you choose to work with us, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen.

We are global private markets specialistsdelivering tailored investment solutions,advisory services, and impactful, data driveninsights to the world’s investors.Leveraging the power of our platform andour peerless intelligence across sectors,strategies, and geographies, we helpidentify the advantages and the answersour clients need to succeed.

Position Overview:

The Manager is a member of the corporate accounting team and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting, financial close, and reporting activities of the Company’s subsidiary entities. The role supervises and develops accounting staff, performs detailed reviews of deliverables, strengthens processes and controls, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to support accurate and timely reporting.

Essential Job Functions:

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

• Manage the monthly financial statement close and related accounting activities for subsidiary entities
• Assist with cash management, review monthly financial statements, journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, and related documentation and follow-up processes
• Review long-term investment entries, capital call wires, and reconciliations to capital account balances
• Assist with quarterly reviews and the annual audit process for subsidiary entities, including coordination of supporting documentation and responses
• Ensure subsidiary entities comply with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable reporting requirements
• Maintain local statutory books and timely filings with regulators, coordinating with local service providers as needed
• Partner with the U.S. accounting team and other subsidiaries to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and intercompany matters are resolved timely
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; establish clear priorities and review standards
• Identify and implement process improvements, including opportunities to leverage technology and strengthen controls
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other duties as needed

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• At least five years of progressive professional accounting experience, including experience reviewing work and leading accounting processes
• Prior supervisory or people-management experience preferred
• Prior public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or Large Regional)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
• Experience with international entities, statutory reporting and/or foreign currency translation a plus
• Familiarity with investment partnership accounting and/or reporting a plus
• Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications

Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000

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.

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At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.

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.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.