Accounting Manager

Accounting Houston, Texas


Description

Position at McNair Interests

Qualifications  
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:  
  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of GAAP principles and procedures.
  • IT savvy with proficiency in MS Office applications with advanced skills in Excel, including advanced forecasting and modeling using pivots, macros, etc.
  • Ability to create and analyze financial statements.
  • Decision-making capabilities on significant matters, including budget development and allocation, processes, and procedures.
  • Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities.
  • Ability to manage a team of direct reports by delegating tasks and projects based on the skill level of various team members.
  • Ability to indirectly manage other members of the organization through review of work and materials included in financial statements.
  • Advanced proficiency in critical thinking, data analysis, and technical research.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high‐quality, accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.
  • High personal and professional ethical standards.
  • Self‐starter with solid organization and time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or tasks.
  • Ability to take ownership and full responsibility of work product, working both independently and as part of a team, taking on new tasks with higher levels of difficulty.
  • Confident, respectful team player.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships across the organization and externally.
  
  
  
  
Duties and Responsibilities  
  • Perform/oversee the investment accounting process, including capital calls/distributions, quarterly valuations, monthly consolidation, and reporting for all private equity funds, direct investments, real estate development/operating companies, and marketable securities.
  • Perform/oversee aspects of the month‐end financial reporting process, including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure that financial statements are complete, timely, and accurate.
  • Lead the annual external audit process, including communicating directly with auditors, preparing requested schedules and analyses, and drafting audited financial statement reports.
  • Perform/oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes and preparation of budget‐to‐actual variance reports.
  • Obtain a thorough understanding of all accounting systems including but not limited to MRI accounting system, Avid invoicing system, Concur expense reporting system, Spreadsheet Server excel add-on for reporting, and Advent APX investment portfolio reporting system. 
  • Perform/oversee the quarterly fund reporting to investors, including investment performance, capital calls, and distributions. 
  • Effectively manage all supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, performance management, and termination for the Senior and Staff Accountant positions to ensure that departmental goals are achieved.
  • Participate in the review and approval of accounts payable invoices processed through Avid and employee expense reports processed through Concur.
  • Contribute by continuously bringing new ideas and initiatives that add value to the organization and improve the process in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Contribute to analytical needs in other areas of the organization, such as treasury, tax, and investments.
  • Analyze large sets of data to accomplish complex ad-hoc projects as needed.
  • Ensure all routine processes are clearly and accurately documented using company standard operating procedure templates.
  • Perform various other tasks as needed.
Education and/or Experience  
  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in accounting encompassing similar duties.
  • A Certified Public Accounting license (“CPA”) is strongly preferred.
  • Big 4 public accounting firm experience is strongly preferred.
  • Investment accounting experience preferred.