Portfolio Accountant

Fortress Investment Group • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Fortress Investment Group LLC is a diversified global investment manager. The Credit Portfolio Accountant maintains accounting records for special purpose vehicles (SPVs) across Credit Funds, reviews transactional activity, coordinates monthly reporting, and supports audits and financial statement preparation. The role also contributes to improvements in accounting and reporting procedures and assists with ad hoc projects. The position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–4 years of public accounting and/or private accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting systems, US GAAP, journal entries, financial statement preparation, procedures, and controls.
• Strong track record of delivering accurate, timely accounting information and reports.
• Presence and poise to interact with internal and external groups.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and prioritization capabilities to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Bright and a quick learner; a self-motivated team player.
• Proactive and high-energy, with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Flexible, adaptable, self-confident, and able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the financial industry or hedge funds.
• Familiarity with waterfall models.
• CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for various SPVs across the Credit Funds.
• Review transactional activity booked by Operations staff on a bi-weekly basis.
• Coordinate and review monthly reporting with the fund administrator.
• Coordinate with auditors on deliverables and assist in preparing financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules for audited vehicles.
• Prepare financial statements for external reporting.
• Assist in enhancing accounting and reporting procedures.
• Assist with various special projects on an ad hoc basis.

What This Job Offers

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