About the job
Wealth Management Group (WMG) Controllers are pivotal in ensuring robust accounting and financial controls for the Wealth and Abbot Downing lines of business. We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Senior Accountant with exceptional analytical abilities to lead key projects, operate independently, and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive experience in financial services accounting and reporting, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and possess excellent communication abilities. Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee regulatory reporting for WMG Controllers, ensuring accurate submission of reports to Corporate SEC and Regulatory Reporting divisions.
- Establish and maintain accounting processes for the new WBR global manager research and investment strategy functions.
- Facilitate month-end accounting close for WMG Alternative Strategies business, including general ledger review of hedge fund and private equity fund activities.
- Review complex hedge fund and private equity fund special purpose entities for consolidation accounting, focusing on variable interest entities.
- Manage consolidation accounting for ASGI private equity partnerships, including non-controlling interest considerations.
- Conduct monthly account-level variance analyses for the Alternative Strategies legal entities and Abbot Downing business.
- Review quarterly SEC and regulatory reporting schedules prepared by Wealth Controllers staff for the Investment Management business.
- Supervise over 70 general ledger account reconciliations for Alternative Strategies legal entities.
- Develop and maintain desktop procedures for significant Investment Management accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Assess financial control environments and implement necessary controls.
- Support Corporate SOX requirements, including creating and updating SOX narratives and documentation to address deficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assist regulators and internal auditors with compliance reviews and inquiries.
- Research and implement new GAAP accounting and regulatory guidelines.
- Streamline existing accounting and reporting processes to enhance efficiencies.
- Provide accounting support for WMG project initiatives as required.
- Handle ad hoc projects as necessary.

