Management Company Accounting Manager

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Job Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations for asset management companies and affiliated corporate structures

• Maintain the general ledger including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, amortizations, and allocations

• Ensure accurate accounting for management fees, incentive fees, cost reimbursements, and intercompany transactions

• Manage shared service cost allocations across funds and entities in accordance with governing agreements

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the engaged management company entities

• Prepare and review GAAP‑compliant financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting

• Assist clients with creation of annual budgets, cashflow forecasting, headcount modelling, and expense management initiatives as needed

• Prepare variance analysis and actual vs budget reporting to provide insights to clients

• Assist clients with liquidity forecasting, accounts payable/payment scheduling

• Coordinate intercompany funding, capital contributions, and reimbursements

• Serve as primary accounting contact for external auditors and tax advisors related to management company entities

• Prepare audit schedules, support annual financial statement audits, and respond to audit inquiries

• Coordinate with tax providers on corporate, partnership, and state filings

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automate workflows, strengthen controls, and document procedures

• Partner with fund accounting, operations, and FP&A teams to ensure consistency across the organization

• Manage, mentor, and develop senior accountants and staff accountants supporting management company accounting

• Review work product for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting/forecasting, and reconciliations.

• Experience leading and managing client relationships, including serving as a primary point of contact for accounting deliverables and ongoing communication.

• Experience overseeing or reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Experience preparing and/or reviewing GAAP-compliant financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow.

• Experience working with multiple accounting systems, such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

• Demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, including variance analysis, budgeting, or forecasting.

• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment, managing multiple client engagements or priorities simultaneously.

• Experience working both independently and within a team environment to deliver client accounting services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or reviewing work of staff or senior accountants.

• CPA or equivalent certification

• Experience within asset management firms

• Public accounting experience a plus.

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $91,900 - $148,100. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $99,800 - $163,000. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $110,100 - $170,300. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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