Revenue Accounting - Senior Associate

CAIS•New York, NY

6d•$85,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CAIS is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Revenue Senior Associate to join our Corporate Finance team. This is a mid-to-senior individual contributor role with broad visibility across CAIS’s revenue operations and close collaboration with Finance, Fund Management, Legal, and Operations. This high-impact role will own end-to-end revenue and AR processes across multiple subsidiaries and business lines, lead the utilization and optimization of revenue automation tools, and serve as a key contributor during month-end and year-end close.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA Strongly Perferred
4-6 years of revenue operations, billing, or accounts receivable experience within financial services
Prior experience at a hedge fund, private equity firm, fund administrator, or alternative investment platform strongly preferred
Self-starter who takes initiative, learns quickly in a fast-paced environment and will implement new methods to improve ways of working
Strong attention to detail with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
Strong commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of the team
Excellent relationship management aptitude and attitude
Demonstrated AI fluency: comfortable using AI-assisted tools (e.g. drafting, summarization, research) in day-to-day work, with sound judgment about when and how to apply them
Prior experience in a small to mid-sized firm or startup environment preferred
Experience with NetSuite and BillingPlatform or similar revenue automation tools preferred

Responsibilities

Own the monthly revenue close process for multiple entities, including revenue accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and preparing supporting schedules.
Review customer contracts and evaluate revenue recognition under ASC 606; Ensure revenue across CAIS's revenue streams is recognized in compliance with ASC 606, including contract review, accurate recording, and audit-ready documentation
Oversee the end-to-end customer billing processacross CAIS's various subsidiaries and business lines, covering management fees, placement fees, and platform revenue on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, validating against fund agreements prior to issuance
Oversee incoming payments and monitor accounts for overdue balances, following up with clients, fund administrators, and custodians to resolve discrepancies and outstanding receivables
Maintain accurate AR and GL records, including preparing and posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and investigating discrepancies
Utilize and optimize BillingPlatform to streamline invoicing and automate revenue workflows, supporting broader revenue automation initiatives as needed
Prepare aging reports and monthly AR financial reports, and contribute to month-end, year-end close, and annual audit processes
Establish, document, and continuously improve internal controls and processes across the AR and billing function, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency as CAIS grows
Partner with Fund Management, Operations, and Sales to ensure fee calculations and invoicing are accurate and aligned with executed fund agreements and advisor contracts
Perform other duties as assigned related to accounts receivable and finance