We are looking for a Finance Manager to support a leading private equity firm in California. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist with a strong background in alternative investment management and a sharp eye for accuracy. The role combines fund-focused financial oversight with analytical support, reporting, and process improvement in a collaborative, in-office environment from Tuesday through Thursday.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close process for fund-related activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
- Prepare and review financial reports, investor-related schedules, and supporting analyses for private equity fund operations.
- Build and maintain forecasting models and financial analyses to support planning, performance tracking, and decision-making.
- Oversee key accounting and finance activities related to partnership structures and private equity fund management.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate variances, resolve reporting issues, and strengthen financial controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance the consistency of finance processes.
- Monitor detailed fund data and documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 5 years of public accounting experience supporting alternative investment management clients.
- Prior exposure to private equity, private equity funds, or partnership accounting is strongly preferred.
- Strong capabilities in financial reporting, financial analysis, and month-end close activities.
- Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, and interpreting complex financial information.
- CPA credential is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- High level of accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.