Associate, Corporate Accounting - EMEA

at  Point72

The Corporate Accounting Team is a growing global team that is responsible for all accounting matters for the management companies of the hedge fund, private equity, and venture capital business, including, but not limited to, the month-end accounting, the preparation and review of financial statements as well as regulatory reports. The team also partners closely with the Tax department and local service providers to support in the preparation of numerous tax filings and projections.
The Corporate Accounting team is seeking a self-starter with strong fundamental accounting, time management, communication, analytical and organizational skills with the highest professional and ethical standards to support the firm’s growing European business operations in London, Paris, and Warsaw.

• Oversee the monthly management company close and financial and regulatory reporting requirements for the firm’s management companies, including:
• Record and/or review journal entries (e.g. cash, prepaids, fixed assets, revenue, and expense accruals) in Workday, the firm’s dynamic ERP system
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Consolidate multiple entities for reporting purposes
• Prepare monthly reporting packages
• Participate in monthly accounting/business review meetings
• Analyze accounting and business results and make recommendations to management
• Collaborate with other teams including Legal, Tax, Facilities, Financial Planning & Analysis, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Technology to ensure all monthly close tasks have been completed
• Prepare regulatory and statistical accounting reports
• Participate in/manage the annual financial statements audit process, including the timely response to audit requests and drafting/reviewing financial statements
• Assist in documenting, implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reports in response to requests for information by management
• Think dynamically, collaboratively, strategically and globally to help the team manage risk, enhance processes and solve problems

• Assist in exploring technological solutions to help the team solve everyday problems and drive efficiency

  What’s required

• University degree

• Qualified Accountant designation
• 3-4 years of relevant experience, most recently at a professional services firm providing auditing and/or accounting services to financial services companies
• Attention to detail and unwavering commitment to getting to the right answer
• Experience with internal financial control-based requirements
• The ability to think proactively and remain organized
• Strong data analysis skills/experience
• Experience with general ledger systems
• Ability to think creatively and critically to solve problems
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards