Accounting Manager – Controlling, Reporting and Accounts Payable

at  StepStone Group

We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Accounting Manager is a member of the Corporate Accounting team of StepStone Private Debt (SPD) and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting of SPD’s Activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance; ACA/ACCA preferred
• Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role required
• Prior public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or Large Regional)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
• Experience with intercompany transactions, statutory reporting and/or foreign currency translation a plus
• Must be sharp, articulate and highly motivated
• Experience training and managing professionals and reviewing the work of others
• Must be a team player
• Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs
• NetSuite general ledger experience a plus

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• VAT knowledge – Switzerland and Ireland
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client, investment and company information
• Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projections and achieve target deadlines
• Must be able to effectively oversee the work of others and meet department goals
• Ability to problem solve and leverage technology
• Acute attention to accuracy and detail
• Professional demeanor and an ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to learn and implement new programs and processes
• Willingness to travel if required

ABOUT US

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.

• Oversee the financial statement close and all accounting activities for SPD
• Responsible for Consolidation of SPD Group and ensuring timely and correct close
• Supervise and review month-end journal entries
• Supervise, review, and perform general ledger account reconciliations
• Review monthly bank reconciliations
• Review of all account reconciliations and ensuring that all questions raised are followed up timely
• Supervise the (out-sourced) Accounts Payable process
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements on a monthly basis
• Participate in the SOX quarterly reviews and annual audit process
• Ensure SPD Group adheres to corporate accounting policies
• Maintain local statutory books, responsible for half year (where required) and full year local and consolidated financial statements
• Coordinate with the S. accounting team and other subsidiaries to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Responsible for VAT reviews and timely filings, VAT analysis and ensuring all transactions are compliant with local rules
• Continually assess areas for improvement opportunities
• Manage and track progress of team projects
• Develop team members
• Other projects and duties as neede