Vice President, Compensation Accounting

Antares•New York, NY

2d•$175,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Managing Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Compensation Accountant will be responsible for the financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting over new and existing compensation plans (e.g., annual discretionary bonus, restricted unit plan, phantom restricted unit plan, carried interest plan, and other incentive plans). This position will also oversee financial accounting of equity purchases and sales under equity purchase programs, and will work closely with the tax and HR teams on tracking relevant data. The role supports the FP&A team during annual budget processes and monthly forecast updates. Our ideal candidate is independent, motivated, detail‐orientated and able to analyze data and convey conclusions effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
7+ years of Compensation accounting experience
Experience preparing footnotes and equity roll forwards
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls
Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, DFIN, JPM Workplace Solutions)
Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
Excellent analytical and communication abilities
Have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Comply with pre‐employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check
Willing to work from the New York office and travel as necessary

Nice To Haves

Strong critical thinking and professional judgment
Process improvement and operational excellence mindset
Risk assessment and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Technology and data-driven decision making
Excellent analytical, project management, communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Establish monthly accounting processes and procedures for the tracking of incentive compensation and equity plans.
Post all relevant entries to the general ledger.
Support activities which provide analysis, financial modeling and internal reporting to support the company’s financial performance.
Access appropriate data from new and existing systems and work across departments to complete reports and assignments.
Prepare quarterly footnotes and compensation schedules for leadership and Board
Participate and support activities related to “what if” scenario and sensitivity analyses for new and existing business functions and product lines.
Work seamlessly with HR and FP&A teams to understand financial trends (actuals vs. budget), perform variance analysis and complete other financial reporting projects.
Liaise with JPM Workplace Solutions Team
Enhance controls and document SOPs around processes
Implement carried interest software solution along with HR
Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits around compensation areas.