Accounting Manager

Dallas, TX, United States

Vance Street Capital is a middle-market private equity firm who invests in engineered solution companies in the medical, life science, industrial, and aerospace & defense sectors. As a trusted partner, our experienced team collaborates with entrepreneurs to scale their business, drive growth, and gain market share the right way. To add to our bench strength, we are actively recruiting an Accounting Manager who thrives in an evolving and challenging work environment to join our team.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations, accounting processes, reporting, and certain operational and compliance functions of the firm’s management company and operating entities. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data while collaborating closely with various teams within the firm.

Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of general ledger accounting, including month-end and quarter-end close, quarterly reviews, and year-end close procedures for key balance sheet and income statement accounts for management company and firm operating entities.

Process and/or review accounts payable and travel & entertainment reimbursements and allocate expenses to/among the firm, firm operating entities, investment entities, and portfolio companies and confirm documentation is complete in accordance with firm policy.

Prepare and/or review invoices for portfolio company monitoring fees and expense reimbursements.

Maintain vendor records in electronic form, including all data required for 1099 reporting for management company entities.

Prepare and/or review 1099 reporting for management company and firm operating entities.

Update work papers for and assist with tax processes with external tax accountants.

Assist with firm payroll processing, 401k program administration, and employee onboarding and offboarding.

Assist with firm health benefits and general insurance programs reviews and renewal processes.

Assist with the firm’s SEC compliance program, including annual and periodic reviews and filings.

Assist with annual and periodic firm policy and procedure reviews and updates.

Assist with information technology and cybersecurity functions (implementation of best practices, maintain user access lists, complete periodic access reviews, etc.).

Maintain fixed asset listing and work with internal team members to complete periodic reviews.

Prepare financial statements for internal and external reporting for management company and operating entities and assist with the firm’s budgeting process.

Lead evaluation and recommendation of improvements in accounting system procedures to ensure accurate application of accounting principles.

Defines, analyzes, and coordinates the input of financial information into the general ledger system. Evaluates, approves, and provides accounting expertise.

Completes complex reconciliation of data requiring knowledge and understanding of multiple transaction sources.

Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

Maintain organized electronic filing of firm documents.

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned as appropriate.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in accounting and finance with strong general ledger skills.

BS in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA a plus.

Detailed-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Experience in managing the entire close process end to end.

Strong business acumen and viewed as a trusted advisor by key business stakeholders.

Excellent technical accounting skills with detailed understanding of current GAAP standards and experience in exercising judgement and developing accounting positions.

Deep experience working with accounting & financial reporting systems, ERP and Payroll systems. Proficient in QuickBooks (or similar ERP), ADP, Concur (or similar expense processing system), and Microsoft Office.

Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others, and motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

Self-starter approach but with the ability to embrace technology and realize its potential to drive decision making and process improvements.

Knowledge of private equity industry processes and standards is a plus.

Vance Street Capital offers a generous compensation and benefits package: competitive salary (DOE) plus bonus and 401k with employer match, healthcare plans (Medical, Dental, Vision), HSA with company contribution, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

Our Philosophy Our mission is to partner with entrepreneurial management teams to help scale their business, drive growth, and further enhance the solutions they are providing their customers. We don’t believe we know better; our companies know their businesses best. We’re growth minded partners who place a premium on retaining their culture, supporting their valued team members and following through with the promises we made to their organization. We're here to strengthen what’s already been built using creative value creation strategies. To us, success is strategic long-term growth perfectly tailored to their vision.

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