Senior Associate Financial Reporting & Controls

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

401(k) match

Wellness reimbursement

Family-building support

Charitable matching

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC, based in New York, is seeking a Senior Associate to support accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across domestic and international entities. The role offers ownership of complex accounting work, opportunities to drive automation, and collaboration with finance, tax, compliance, and technology teams.

The successful candidate will bring CPA credentials, 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, and strong technical knowledge of reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Active CPA designation required.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Background in alternative asset management, financial services, or public accounting preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Ability to independently manage complex accounting projects.
• Experience reviewing accounting deliverables and improving team processes.
• Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting improvement initiatives from initial planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Prepare and review financial reports for domestic and international corporate entities.
• Assess reporting deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Evaluate internal controls and address gaps in accounting processes.
• Collaborate with fund accounting, tax, legal, and compliance stakeholders.
• Partner with technology teams to improve accounting systems and workflows.
• Develop clear process documentation to support consistent, scalable operations.
• Identify and implement automation and generative AI applications for accounting activities.
• Support team development through deliverable review, feedback, and process guidance.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Automation concepts in accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

An established investment management firm is seeking a Senior Associate to support accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across its domestic and international corporate entities. Based in New York, this position offers ownership of complex accounting work and initiatives that strengthen reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to independently lead projects, review team deliverables, and collaborate with stakeholders across finance, tax, compliance, and technology. The role also offers opportunities to introduce automation and improve accounting workflows. The position offers a base salary of $150, 000 $190, 000, plus an annual bonus guaranteed for the first year. Benefits include medical and prescription coverage, a 401(k) match, wellness reimbursement, family-building support, and charitable matching.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead accounting improvement initiatives from initial planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Prepare and review financial reports for domestic and international corporate entities.
• Assess reporting deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Evaluate internal controls and address gaps in accounting processes.
• Collaborate with fund accounting, tax, legal, and compliance stakeholders.
• Partner with technology teams to improve accounting systems and workflows.
• Develop clear process documentation to support consistent, scalable operations.
• Identify and implement automation and generative AI applications for accounting activities.
• Support team development through deliverable review, feedback, and process guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Active CPA designation required.
• Five to eight years of progressive accounting experience.
• Background in alternative asset management, financial services, or public accounting preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex accounting projects.
• Experience reviewing accounting deliverables and improving team processes.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to explain accounting and control matters to varied stakeholders.
• Discretion when handling confidential financial and business information.