Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Management Company Reporting team. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise excellent knowledge of GAAP and experience preparing consolidated financial statements for a corporate entity. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy timeliness and compliance of financial reporting at the corporate level supporting both management decision-making and external stakeholder requirements. The Senior Accountant will also gain exposure to senior leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams.
This role is based in Austin TX and is for an immediate start.
Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements management reports and supporting schedules across multiple reporting levels.
- Present quarterly and annual results to leadership and assist in financial analysis for executive review.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Draft and coordinate annual financial statements including disclosures and footnotes.
- Support external audit processes by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
- Technical Accounting & Policy
- Research and interpret new accounting standards ensuring appropriate implementation.
- Draft accounting policies technical accounting memos and provide guidance on corporate accounting issues.
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Maintain and enhance internal control procedures over financial reporting.
- Evaluate accounting processes to ensure best practices and strong risk management.
- Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate governance standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with FP&A General Partner and Tax teams to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects for leadership.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
- Experience:
- 47 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in financial reporting or corporate accounting.
- Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firm background highly desirable.
- Experience in alternative asset management and management company accounting preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of US GAAP reporting requirements and industry accounting practices.
- Knowledge of partnership accounting and income allocations preferred.
- Experience with consolidations of large number of entities a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in accounting and analytical software tools with ability to implement and adapt to new software tools.
- Experience utilizing generative AI tools is a plus.
Company Overview
Vista is a leading global investment firm that exclusively invests in enterprise software data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity permanent capital credit and public equity strategies bringing an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors companies customers and employees. Vistas investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future a healthier planet a smarter economy a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at . Follow Vista on LinkedIn @Vista Equity Partners and on X @VistaEquity.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
