Senior Analyst, Investment Accounting

KNM Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

KNM Resources in New York is seeking an experienced accounting professional with 4–8 years in financial services or Big 4 client work for a newly created, highly visible role. The position offers strong compensation and broad influence over month-end close, reporting, and controls.

You will manage month-end close, analyze investment products, and collaborate with executive leadership to drive improvements in processes and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in financial services or Big 4.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles for financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities.
• Analyze and account for a broad range of investment products and transactions.
• Own recurring financial reporting processes and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee activity with compliance to fund agreements and accounting policies.
• Assist with preparation and review of annual financial statements and related reporting.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization.
• Perform and support reconciliations between internal and external resources.
• Investigate discrepancies and provide management recommendations.
• Support process improvements as needed.
• Assist with special projects.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Newly created role! Highly compensated, highly visible position ideal for a financial services professional with 4 to 8 years of experience – either within a financial services firm, with the Big 4 and financial services clients, or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities.
• Analyze and account for a broad range of investment products and transactions.
• Own recurring financial reporting processes and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee activity, while ensuring compliance with applicable fund agreements and accounting policies.
• Assist with the preparation and review of annual financial statements and related reporting.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization.
• Perform and support reconciliations between internal and external resources
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and unusual activity, providing insight and recommendations to management.
• Support process improvements as needed.
• Assist with special projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within financial services or the Big 4.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles for the financial services sector
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and present to executive leadership
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.