Accounting Manager

StepStone Group • La Jolla, CA

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager is a member of the corporate accounting team and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting, financial close, and reporting activities of the Company’s subsidiary entities. The role supervises and develops accounting staff, performs detailed reviews of deliverables, strengthens processes and controls, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to support accurate and timely reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
• At least five years of progressive professional accounting experience, including experience reviewing work and leading accounting processes
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
• Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Prior supervisory or people-management experience preferred
• Prior public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or Large Regional)
• Experience with international entities, statutory reporting and/or foreign currency translation a plus
• Familiarity with investment partnership accounting and/or reporting a plus
• NetSuite general ledger experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial statement close and related accounting activities for subsidiary entities
• Review monthly financial statements, journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations
• Assist with cash management
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, and related documentation and follow-up processes
• Review long-term investment entries, capital call wires, and reconciliations to capital account balances
• Assist with quarterly reviews and the annual audit process for subsidiary entities, including coordination of supporting documentation and responses
• Ensure subsidiary entities comply with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable reporting requirements
• Maintain local statutory books and timely filings with regulators, coordinating with local service providers as needed
• Partner with the U.S. accounting team and other subsidiaries to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and intercompany matters are resolved timely
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; establish clear priorities and review standards
• Identify and implement process improvements, including opportunities to leverage technology and strengthen controls
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other duties as needed

Benefits

• Employment Resource Groups
• mentorship programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager