Sr. Fund Accounting Consultant (Houston, TX)

Beyond Global Management/Beyond International Group is a Registered Investment Advisor managing funds offered through its fast-growing real estate investment platform

The Role:

The Senior Fund Accounting Consultant, Houston, TX. will report to the organization’s senior executive team with a career path to becoming the group CFO as the company’s platform continues to expand in the North America and Asian markets. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and on-site. It may require limited weekend and evening hours for special projects. If you are seeking to work in a dynamic growing company and dedicated to bringing out the best of your skills, talents, and experience to help with the organization’s continued success, then this is the place for you. We are seeking an individual with strong entrepreneurial skills and personal motivation that align with the Company’s vision, and able to fit into our dynamic and talented team.

The ideal candidate will have 5- 10+ years of experience and a strong background in driving and overseeing private equity or similar close-ended fund processes that include, but are not limited to: fund financial reporting, financial operations, regulatory and tax compliance, quarterly financial reporting for GP and LPs, budgeting, management of third-party fund administrators, and annual audit support.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and preferably local to the Houston. TX. area/vicinity.

What You’ll do:

As the Senior Fund Accounting Consultant, you will be primarily responsible for the effective leadership and management of all activities relating to the Company’s accounting team and global investment fund financial operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the general ledger accounting activities of the corporate and funds to ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage monthly and quarterly corporate and funds closing process to ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and timely, including leading the group consolidated financial reporting for US and overseas entities.
• Collaborating with tax adviser on tax compliance, distribution calculations and other special projects to ensure timely filing of federal and state tax returns, including collection of K-1s from portfolio companies and distribution of K-1s, 1099s,1042s, etc.
• Lead and oversee the yearly budget and quarterly reforecast processes. Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist senior management and other executives in performing their duties.
• Partner across departments in the planning and integration of systems, improving financial management tools related to performance, defining roles and responsibilities and delivering effective improvements to processes as part of the fund investment initiative.
• Managing relationships with key counterparties related to the financial operations.
• Preparing timely and accurate internal and external operating reports, and other discreet reporting as required by financing and partnership agreements.
• Assisting in the preparation of quarterly valuations of portfolio investments following the firm’s valuation policy.
• Collaborating with fund operation team on the preparation of fund’s cash distribution and waterfall calculations as part of the disposition process
• Managing fund audits as needed, including the preparation of schedules, liaising with the auditors, and responding to open items.

Who You are:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ideal candidate will have 5- 10+ years of experience and a strong background in driving and overseeing private equity or similar close-ended fund processes that include, but are not limited to: fund financial reporting, financial operations, regulatory and tax compliance, quarterly financial reporting for GP and LPs, budgeting, management of third-party fund administrators, and annual audit support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Continued academic achievements such as a master’s degree, CPA, CFA, or other relevant certifications is a plus.
• Broad exposure to all fundamental financial and accounting disciplines including general accounting, audit, reporting, cost accounting, planning, analysis, budgeting, information systems, taxation, treasury, insurance, credit, regulatory reporting and compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence and social consciousness.
• Must be able to commute to Houston, TX.
• Strong leadership, drafting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player.
• Substantial initiative, creativity, and drive.

What’s In It For You?

• Rich and Generous Employee Benefits and Perks!
• Monday – Friday full-time day shift
• Great, Engaging, and Supportive Leadership Team.
• Driven, friendly, fun, and diverse culture.

Employee Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (spouse and dependents are subsidized at 50%)
• PTO (vacation and sick)
• 401(k) with Enhanced Employer Safe Harbor match
• 10 paid holidays in a year.
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Cell phone/technology reimbursement

Compensation:

Competitive

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Beyond Global Management/Beyond International Group is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. Beyond International is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. Beyond Global Management/Beyond International Group is an at-will employer.