Analyst, Management Company Accounting

Department Description

The Management Company Accounting team ensures all financial transactions are properly identified, interpreted, analyzed and reported throughout the organization and to various external stakeholders for measurement and assessment of financial performance.  The team is responsible for ensuring that resources are properly budgeted and allocated throughout the organizations by ensuring risks are properly managed and controls are sufficiently designed and that such firm investments are appropriately strategized to generate sufficient returns and distributions.  The Group collaborates with all aspects of the Firm including strategic corporate investors, partners, BDIR, tax, legal, compliance and fund accounting.

Position Description                                                                                                                                                                                                           
The Management Company Accounting Analyst will be responsible for assisting controllers with monthly close, cash reconciliations, expense accruals, financial statement preparation and various quarterly/annual projects.

Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                                 

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Work closely with controllers to support monthly, quarterly and yearly close process
• Preparation of accounting entries into general ledger
• Reconcile cash transactions weekly
• Recording expense accruals
• Work closely with controllers and external auditors through the preparation and execution of financial statements
• Roll forwards and analysis of key account balances on a monthly basis
• Preparation of regulatory filings for submission to respective international regulatory bodies
• Research relevant accounting pronouncements and regulatory rules on an as needed basis
• Prepare various forecasts and ad hoc analysis on an as needed basis
• Enhance and automate reporting capabilities of company’s general ledger
• Review outstanding collectible balances and coordinate with fund accounting counterparties as appropriate
• Bank reconciliations

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors degree in relevant business field; Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.
• CPA license preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in relevant accounting related position
• Financial services industry experience, asset management preferred
• Experience with technology enhancements and implementations a plus
• Strong analytical and communication (oral and written) skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; Advanced Excel skills
• Proficient in various accounting systems; Workday or Workiva a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Location:

• New York, NY

Hybrid Work Schedule

•  4/1 split (M-Th work from office, F work from home)

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 but may vary based on various factors including job function, experience and geographic location. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

HPS Investment Partners is an equal opportunity employer.  HPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, ancestry, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.