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Join a High-Growth Investment Advisory Firm Backed by World-Class Clients
Are you a Big 4–trained CPA or Accounting Professional looking to move from public accounting into a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous investment environment? This role offers the perfect blend of complex technical accounting, exposure to sophisticated investment structures, and direct impact on firm-wide financial operations.
We are seeking a high-caliber Accountant to join our Accounting Operations team—someone who thrives in analytical work, appreciates precision, and brings the discipline and professionalism cultivated in elite public-accounting firms.
Accountant Key Responsibilities
- Execute accounting operations for investment portfolios, including journal entries, reconciliations, valuation processes, and month-end close.
- Support financial reporting, audit preparation, and internal control frameworks.
- Analyze complex investment structures and fixed-income asset classes, familiarity with bank loans a strong plus.
- Partner with investment teams to ensure accuracy of performance metrics and operational data.
- Identify process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and data integrity across the accounting function.
- Assist with ongoing system enhancements, automation initiatives, and reporting upgrades.
Accountant Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred), investment operations, or a similar role within a rigorous, high-performance environment.
- Background working with complex investment structures and fixed-income products; experience with bank loans is a plus.
- Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a strong academic foundation. preferred CPA or CPA-eligibility.
- Exceptional analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and comfort managing high volumes of data.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across accounting, operations, and investment teams.
- Self-starter mindset—someone who thrives in high-growth environments and takes pride in delivering excellence.
What You’ll Gain
- Deep expertise in investment-level accounting and operational frameworks.
- Opportunities to cross-train with treasury, reporting, and portfolio analytics.
- Exposure to sophisticated institutional clients and financial instruments.
- A supportive culture that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional development.
Why High Performing Accountants Love This Role:
- Meaningful Ownership: Work end-to-end across accounting operations, financial reporting, and investment-level analytics—far beyond the narrow lanes of audit or tax.
- Sophisticated Investment Exposure: Gain hands-on experience with complex capital structures, fixed-income securities, and bank-loan products.
- Career Acceleration: Collaborate directly with senior leadership and high-profile clients, building a career path toward Controller, VP of Finance, or Portfolio Accounting roles.
- Work-Life Balance: Maintain high standards without the burnout of audit season.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary 70k-80k
- Bonus Eligibility
- Comprehensive healthcare, retirement benefits, PTO, and professional development reimbursement.
- Hybrid work flexibility depending on team needs.
- Clear advancement path tied to performance
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 168799
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Antoine Roberts