Job Description
Job Description
About the Role:
A leading global investment firm is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Accounting Associate to join its finance team in Miami. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, technology, and private equity, supporting the administration of general partner entities across a diverse portfolio of funds.
You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders, external advisers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality financial reporting and insights. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and eager to grow within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare financial statements for general partner entities, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
- Manage quarterly closings and journal entries using fund accounting software.
- Generate capital account summaries and support capital calls/distributions.
- Provide cash flow estimates for acquisitions and dispositions.
- Assist with carry plan administration and vesting calculations.
- Support annual audit procedures and compliance filings
- Continuously improve reporting processes through automation and technology.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests from stakeholders and advisors.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
- Background in public accounting (Big 4 or nationally recognized firm) required.
- Experience in private equity fund accounting and carried interest allocations is a plus.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills; familiarity with Investran is a bonus.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Company DescriptionOperating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.
By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.
We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.
From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.
Company Description
Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.