A fast-growing, well-backed investment firm is looking to bring on a sharp and driven accounting professional to join its high-impact finance team. This is a rare opportunity to move into the private investment space and take on real ownership across core accounting and reporting functions—while working directly with senior leadership and institutional investors.
Perfect for someone with a public or public/private background who's ready to break out of the grind and into something faster-moving, more strategic, and built for growth.
Responsibilities
Lead monthly closes and prepare internal financials with precision and confidence
Coordinate with external audit and tax partners, ensuring everything runs smoothly
Monitor and support internal and affiliate-level transactions
Drive process improvements across reporting, systems, and workflow
Qualifications
CPA is a plus
Strong foundation in public accounting or a hybrid public/private mix
Confident grasp of GAAP, reporting, and accounting operations
Comfortable in Excel
Self-starter mindset with excellent communication and follow-through
Perks & Benefits
Competitive comp + bonus upside
Full medical, dental, and vision
401(k) match
Hybrid schedule with flexibility
Weekly catered lunch, strong culture, and high-growth energy
Additional Info
This isn’t just another accounting seat—it’s a launchpad into the private investment world, with high visibility, room to grow, and real impact from day one. If you’re looking for a smarter next step that blends structure with agility, reach out—we’d love to tell you more.
Northbound Executive Search offers a genuine, hands-on approach to recruiting. We provide both Permanent and Temporary/Consulting recruitment services to companies looking to hire high performing professionals in the NYC metro region. We have been consistently recognized as the premier recruitment firm servicing a variety of industries including Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Trading, Brokerage, Real Estate, Law Firms, Technology, Media, Entertainment, Insurance and more. Our proven approach, developed over many years of best-in-class recruiting continues to deliver exceptional results for a select group of clients and candidates we serve.
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