Accountant - Regulatory, Reporting & Risk Oversight - StepStone Group
Charlotte, NC
About the Job
We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world's investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.
Position Overview:
Essential Functions:
This hands-on, detail-oriented position will:
- Assist team with oversight of all semi-annual financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, SEC, and international rules (Luxemburg and US). Prepared with use of Workiva (cloud-based software).
- Understand trial balance activities including income, expenses (including management & incentive fees), shareholder redemptions, valuations, currency implications, tax accruals and dividend distributions
- Prepare monthly internal and external NAV reports
- Summarize data, review and provide oversight for Fact Card preparation
- Assist with preparation of quarterly commentary and Manager Discussion & Analysis
- Assist with preparation of board materials
- Assist in audit coordination, audit query resolution and preparation of financial statements
- Assist tax advisor with calculation of quarterly fund distributions
- Review, improve and execute policy and procedure updates for Fund Accounting team
- Oversight of Sarbanes Oxley process
- Ensure fund compliance with relevant regulatory bodies (i.e. IRS, SEC, CSSF, etc.) for 40 Act Funds and international Funds in Lux, Australia and Cayman
- Confirm compliance with investor side letters
- Perform risk management on regular basis, assessing current known information
- Manage Credit Facilities (asset coverage) compliance program
- Managing RIC tests
- Support jurisdictional tax and other regulatory reporting requirements
- Assist with conforming Prospectus and Offering Memorandum filings across US, Lux, Australia and Cayman
- Lead the performance measurement function for SPW funds
- Provide timely and regular performance analysis
- Assist with the design and implementation of performance dashboards to summarize current portfolio positioning and historical performance
- Ensure deliverable deadlines are monitored and achieved
- Assist with ad hoc special projects including fund launches, liquidations, data requests, etc.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Must possess a four-year college degree with a major in Accounting
- Two to six years of accounting or audit experience
- Previous experience with Investment Company Accounting and ASC 820 (FAS 157) preferred
- A strong understanding of SEC regulations, with a particular focus on the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("40 Act")
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel experience
- Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines
Other Attributes:
- Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment
- CPA preferred
About us
Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.
Join us
When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.
StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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