Financial Accountant

Position Information

Hiring Manager

Senior Controller

Department

USVI Fund Accounting

Position Responsibilities

The Financial Accountant will perform tasks in all areas of the Firm's accounting functions including but not limited to:

• Assisting in the accounting and reporting for GCIM’s various investment funds and vehicles, ensuring processes are consistent with specific partnership agreements
• Maintaining the general ledger, working with the Operations Team for automated entries as well as posting manual entries
• Preparing and maintaining supporting schedules and streamlining accounting processes
• Assisting in providing timely, accurate and important fund and general business reporting and analysis
• Supporting the preparation of the financial statements, providing information and support for the Firm’s independent auditors in the analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements as needed
• Helping the Fund Accounting Team drive operational efficiencies and strong controllership throughout all processes
• Assisting in various ad-hoc projects and requests

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Relevant experience in similar business is strongly desired (private equity / leveraged finance / hedge fund or similar), public accounting experience in financial services is preferred

• Knowledge of Excel required

• Excellent analytical and accounting skills

• Comfortable with a steep learning curve and seeking assistance from a strong and committed peer group

• Meticulous, detail-focused and consistently accurate

• Passion for being part of a fast-growing, small office environment, requiring outstanding interpersonal skills, strong intellect and appropriate self confidence

• Ability to learn and excel at day-to-day responsibilities and contribute to driving process improvement, standardization and automation

• Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools in day-to-day work, with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, limitations and appropriate use of AI generated outputs

• Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture

Critical Competencies for Success

Our Gold Standards define key behaviors and competencies across 4 dimensions: Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness and Thinking Critically. These behaviors and competencies drive our ability to win together.

• Leadership: Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome.
• Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow.
• Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance.

The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.

• Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with laws and regulations. Stays current on legislative and regulatory changes and implements practices to stay compliant.
• Financial Analysis: Leverages financial policies, accounting principles, technology and other financial analytics and metrics to ensure compliance and generate insights.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm's position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
• Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Complies with tax laws and regulations related to financial accounting principles. Stays informed of changes to tax law, regulations and legal cases to communicate impact to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents, communicates and revises documentation for technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. GCIM offers a full range of benefits which includes medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

GC Investment Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.