Audit Senior Associate | Alternative Investment Group

CBIZ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, Inc. is seeking an Audit Associate to support the execution of audits for alternative investment fund clients, including hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity funds. You will perform audit testing and ensure work complies with US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory guidelines.

The role involves preparing financial statements and supporting schedules, reviewing portfolio valuations, collaborating with client management, and staying abreast of new accounting standards under guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in public accounting or related field.
• CPA candidates preferred.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of audits for alternative investment fund clients including hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity funds by performing audit testing and ensuring work is in line with US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for investment fund clients, including footnote disclosures under supervision.
• Perform initial reviews and analyses of portfolio valuations, investment structures, and fair value measurements, escalating complex matters to supervisors as needed.
• Collaborate with client management and fund administrators to gather information and clarify accounting issues, referring more complex concerns to senior team members.
• Contribute to research on technical accounting matters and assist in understanding new accounting standards and best practices for fund structures, under guidance.
• Support the implementation of new financial reporting requirements and changes in accounting policies as directed by supervisors or managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Technology proficiency

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field

CPA candidate

Job description

• Support the execution of audits for alternative investment fund clients including hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity funds by performing audit testing and ensuring work is in line with US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for investment fund clients, including footnote disclosures under supervision.
• Perform initial reviews and analyses of portfolio valuations, investment structures, and fair value measurements, escalating complex matters to supervisors as needed.
• Collaborate with client management and fund administrators to gather information and clarify accounting issues, referring more complex concerns to senior team members.
• Contribute to research on technical accounting matters and assist in understanding new accounting standards and best practices for fund structures, under guidance.
• Support the implementation of new financial reporting requirements and changes in accounting policies as directed by supervisors or managers.

Job Description

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Support the execution of audits for alternative investment fund clients including hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity funds by performing audit testing and ensuring work is in line with US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for investment fund clients, including footnote disclosures under supervision.
• Perform initial reviews and analyses of portfolio valuations, investment structures, and fair value measurements, escalating complex matters to supervisors as needed.
• Collaborate with client management and fund administrators to gather information and clarify accounting issues, referring more complex concerns to senior team members.
• Contribute to research on technical accounting matters and assist in understanding new accounting standards and best practices for fund structures, under guidance.
• Support the implementation of new financial reporting requirements and changes in accounting policies as directed by supervisors or managers.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
• 2 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• CPA candidates preferred
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.