Senior Accountant (Private Wealth)

Talener; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive yearly bonus program

Comprehensive medical, dental, etc.

Job summary

Talener is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a global investment management firm based in Boston. The role focuses on private wealth billing and AR, with month-end close and reporting to finance leadership.

You will work onsite in Boston with 5 days, coordinating with the GL team and external auditors, and you’ll learn new systems such as Workday and Revenue Manager. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• 6+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably in investment management.
• Billing experience is not required; a strong accounting foundation comes first.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large data sets.
• Comfort with cloud‑based systems (Workday, Revenue Manager) and the ability to learn new tools independently.
• CPA preferred but not required; the firm will support candidates working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Own private wealth billing and accounting, including account coordination, communication with the GL team, account terminations, and monthly accruals.
• Support billing for separate accounts, including invoice preparation and review.
• Prepare and deliver the monthly receivable report to finance leadership, including direct communication with the CFO.
• Participate in the 4‑day month‑end close, including accruals and journal entries in Workday, coordinating with the NYC accounting team.
• Prepare performance fee calculations and perform quarterly reviews of open accounts.
• Configure and use Revenue Manager (Investnet), the firm’s newly implemented billing platform, and help the team take advantage of its expanded capabilities.
• Perform ad hoc and recurring analysis, with increased volume around month‑end, and take on analysis currently handled by other teams.
• Contribute to initiatives to reduce the billing cycle from 2.5 months to 1.5 months with 100% of invoices issued.
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors.

Skills

Analytical ability

Strong communication

Ability to learn new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Workday

Revenue Manager

Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Accountant (Billing and Private Wealth)

Client: Our client is a global investment management firm headquartered in Boston with office in New York, California, and London. They're seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the accounts receivable and billing team of this well-established investment management firm. This full‑time position is based in Boston, Massachusetts 5 days a week. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with analytical curiosity and the ability to learn new systems quickly. This role will support a growing billing function, take ownership of the firm’s expanding private wealth business, and help shorten the billing cycle. The position is internal-facing, with no client contact apart from working with external auditors.

Location: Boston, MA – this is a fully onsite role, 5 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Own private wealth billing and accounting, including account coordination, communication with the GL team, account terminations, and monthly accruals
• Support billing for separate accounts, including invoice preparation and review
• Prepare and deliver the monthly receivable report to finance leadership, including direct communication with the CFO
• Participate in the 4‑day month‑end close, including accruals and journal entries in Workday, coordinating with the NYC accounting team
• Prepare performance fee calculations and perform quarterly reviews of open accounts
• Configure and use Revenue Manager (Investnet), the firm’s newly implemented billing platform, and help the team take advantage of its expanded capabilities
• Perform ad hoc and recurring analysis, with increased volume around month‑end, and take on analysis currently handled by other teams
• Contribute to initiatives to reduce the billing cycle from 2.5 months to 1.5 months with 100% of invoices issued
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 6+ years of strong professional accounting experience; investment management is preferred, but candidates from broader financial services backgrounds who learn quickly will be considered
• Billing experience is not required; a strong accounting foundation comes first
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large data sets, with the ability to summarize findings concisely and handle new, non-repeatable questions
• Strong analytical ability and the ability to think creatively when solving unfamiliar problems
• Comfort with cloud‑based systems (Workday, Revenue Manager) and the ability to learn new tools independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate directly with senior finance leadership
• Highly motivated, self‑disciplined, and detail‑oriented
• Comfort using approved AI tools (Microsoft Copilot)
• CPA preferred but not required; the firm will support candidates working toward it

Additional Information:

• Location is Boston, MA only
• Private wealth responsibilities are expected to grow significantly over time

Compensation:

• $125,000–$145,000 base
• Competitive yearly bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, etc. benefits