Sr. Investment Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Investment Accountant to support the accounting and reporting of a public securities portfolio in Houston, Texas. This role works closely with finance and investment professionals to maintain accurate records, deliver timely analysis, and provide clear reporting for leadership and governance groups. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and a high level of comfort working with investment data, reconciliations, and deadline-driven reporting cycles.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting entries and performance data for publicly traded investments held with multiple custodial partners, ensuring records remain complete and accurate across reporting platforms.
• Produce recurring portfolio reporting for leadership, the Investment Committee, and the Board of Directors on weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules.
• Lead core month-end activities for the public investment accounting function, including reconciliations, review of account activity, and preparation of necessary journal adjustments.
• Research complex or unusual investment events such as corporate actions, dividend issues, and tax-related transaction impacts to ensure proper financial statement treatment.
• Review cash flow results against forecasts and budgets, then summarize meaningful variances for inclusion in quarterly board reporting materials.
• Contribute investment-related inputs to monthly cash forecasting by estimating recurring income and anticipated trading activity to support liquidity planning.
• Assist with annual audit activities for public securities across multiple entities by preparing support schedules, responding to requests, and coordinating documentation.
• Prepare budget items related to marketable investments and present supporting analysis for annual planning discussions.
• Build strong working knowledge of investment reporting tools such as Addepar to enhance accounting accuracy, reporting quality, and analytical support for the investment team.
• Maintain effective relationships with brokers, custodians, and internal stakeholders while providing ad hoc financial analysis and supporting tax-basis tracking in partnership with the tax team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Approximately 3 to 4 years of experience in accounting, middle-office operations, or a similar financial reporting environment.
• Exposure to investment accounting or securities-related activities is preferred.
• Familiarity with systems such as NetSuite or Addepar is an advantage.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced capability in Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and apply them to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical ability, close attention to detail, sound discretion, and effective time management in a deadline-driven setting.