Global Accounting Manager — Financial Close & Compliance

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

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.