Assistant Vice President, Accounting Policy

Antares•New York, NY

7d•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Head of Accounting Policy, the AVP, Accounting Policy will lead/assist in providing technical accounting oversight for Antares Holdings, third party funds, and BDCs and assist with other financial reporting initiatives for Antares. An ability to manage multiple tasks while working under strict time deadlines is essential. Our ideal candidate is independent, motivated, detail‐orientated and able to analyze data and convey conclusions effectively, with a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
CPA with 6+ years of working experience, including public accounting experience; Big 4 preferred
Excellent accounting research and analytical skills
Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, including a good understanding of financial instruments, transfers of financial assets, consolidation, investment management products, and structured transactions
Ability to plan and coordinate several tasks at one time, prioritize effectively, and set/achieve deadlines for key deliverables
Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively work in team-oriented environment
Strong critical thinking and professional judgment
Ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable guidance
Process improvement and operational excellence mindset
Risk assessment and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail with strategic perspective
Technology and data-driven decision making
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
Must be willing to work from the New York office.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the impact of evolving accounting standards and coordinate the implementation of new accounting pronouncements
Work cross-functionally with stakeholders, including the business, finance, structured products, asset management, legal, tax, operations and treasury on new business initiatives, documenting and communicating to management the accounting and reporting implications/needs and ensuring deliverables to such stakeholders are met
Review financial statements, including MD&A and footnotes, and lead disclosure checklist reviews, ensuring financial statements disclosures comply with GAAP requirements and in line with industry practice
Assist in the development of training on technical topics and presentation to the Company
For issues identified, communicate status to management and assist in their resolution
Lead interactions with the business and corporate functions to analyze significant/complex transactions and document the related accounting conclusions
Assist with developing accounting and reporting policies and periodically update policies as new guidance is issued
Discuss and review accounting conclusions with external auditors
Participate in industry group discussions to monitor emerging accounting issues
Lead, develop and maintain strong working relationships with key business decision makers throughout the company
Assist in projects to help refine procedures that will create uniformity across businesses