Assistant Manager, Accounting

H.I.G. Capital • Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

H.I.G. Capital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Compensation Manager to join its growing accounting team. This role is a key individual contributor position responsible for the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll and compensation across H.I.G.’s complex, multi-entity global structure. The Assistant Compensation Manager will serve as a subject-matter expert for compensation-related accounting matters, exercising strong judgment under U.S. GAAP, partnering cross-functionally with HR, FP&A, and external service providers, and owning compensation processes from end to end. While this role does not currently include direct reports, it carries significant ownership, influence, and accountability consistent with a manager-level position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• Active CPA license (required)
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience; private equity, asset management, or financial services experience strongly preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly payroll, bonus, equity-based compensation, and benefits accounting
• Experience in complex, multi-entity and multi-currency environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a manager-level individual contributor role
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and payroll systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, ADP) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Managerial mindset with hands-on execution capability
• Strong ownership mentality and accountability
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective cross-functional collaboration
• High integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive compensation data
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced private equity environment

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end accounting for payroll, bonuses, equity-based compensation, and benefits across all global entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control standards.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries related to compensation and payroll; maintain detailed supporting schedules and reconciliations.
• Act as the primary accounting liaison with third-party payroll, equity, and benefits providers to validate data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely processing.
• Lead the monthly close process for all compensation-related accounts, including variance analysis, accruals, and coordination across entities and platforms.
• Partner closely with HR and FP&A to ensure alignment between compensation plans, forecasts, accruals, and actual results.
• Support consolidation and reporting efforts for compensation expenses across multiple legal entities and investment structures.
• Prepare audit documentation and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on compensation-related matters.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and enhanced controls related to payroll and compensation accounting.
• Provide technical guidance on compensation accounting matters and support new initiatives, acquisitions, and system implementations as needed.
• Handle highly confidential compensation information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees