Director of Accounting – Financial Reporting & Consolidations

We are searching for a Director of Accounting – Financial Reporting & Consolidations to lead the US GAAP transition and global consolidation efforts for the management company finance function of a global Private Equity firm. The position is highly visible and will partner closely with finance leadership while driving technical accounting, systems integration, and audit processes.

Company / Team / Position Highlights:

• Great company culture & track-record of retention + long term career progression, global operations in 22+ countries, visible role within a growing business.
• Team Structure: Position is part of a 35 person corporate finance & accounting team, will collaborate with Directors across North America and International Accounting Groups, GP Services, and Fund Administration; rolls up to a collaborative Head of Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting focused on mentorship and growth. Will oversee a team. Part of a larger 80+ person group under the CFO’s umbrella.
• Hybrid 3/2 office / work from home structure (Boston, MA)
• Broad responsibilities include owning global US GAAP close governance (calendar, cut-offs, SLAs), leading technical analysis (ASC 606, ASC 842, VIEs, consolidations, impairments), managing external GAAP audits, building financial statement bridges from tax/statutory to US GAAP across jurisdictions, integrating systems (Workday, Investran, Partners Capital) for seamless data flow, implementing new standards, and representing the firm in industry groups.
• Highly visible position, with active business partnership across many groups such as: Tax, Legal, FP&A, Fund Administration, Compliance, and external auditors (Big Four support).
• Strong compensation package: (Base salary, Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, generous 401k match) + generous healthcare benefits & other perks.

***Total Compensation package is approximately $350,000 – $450,000 annually.

Qualifications:

1. 15+ years of experience of financial reporting / technical accounting and consolidations, ideally within public accounting (Big Four) and global corporate environments
2. CPA required; prior or current public accounting experience is highly preferred
3. Proven leadership in US GAAP research (VIEs, consolidations), policy development, systems implementation (Workday Financials preferred), and cross-functional collaboration
4. Understanding of Alternative Investment space (Private Equity) is helpful, but commercial industry experience is transferable given management company focus
5. Impeccable professionalism, communication skills (presenting to senior leadership), and attention to detail – required.

• Seniority Level

  Director

• Industry

  • Financial Services
  • Space Research and Technology
  • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Employment Type

  Full-time

• Job Functions

  • Accounting/Auditing
  • Finance

• Skills

  • SEC Financial Reporting
  • Technical Accounting
  • Financial Controlling
  • Consolidated Financial Statements
  • Financial Reporting
  • Workday
  • Financial Consolidation
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Certified Public Accounting
  • International Ac