Associate, Finance & Accounting

Company: Chronograph
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Chronograph was founded to bring next-generation technology to private capital markets. Through our suite of cloud-based analytics and data management solutions, we help many of the world's largest and most sophisticated venture capital, private equity, and credit funds understand their investment performance in unprecedented detail, with over $19 trillion of AUM monitored via our solution suite.At Chronograph, we get to go "behind the scenes" and work directly with investors who are driving some of the most impactful changes across high growth start-ups, global infrastructure and renewable energy, growth equity, and all other private capital strategies. The firm is backed by The Carlyle Group, Nasdaq Inc., and Summit Partners, and has seen continuous rapid growth since its founding in 2016.The OpportunityBring your expertise to a highly collaborative, creative, and innovative team with a market-leading technology product suite. We are seeking a detail-oriented Associate to join our Finance team to help build our in-house accounting function.You will work closely with stakeholders to produce accurate and timely financial statements, with a focus on month-end close, reconciliations, and identifying improvements to existing accounting processes. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Finance, with engagement across the organization while you support the Finance team's growth and continued impact across the organization.This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented top performer to become directly engaged with several of the world's most sophisticated private equity investors and produce immediate impact within a globally-focused financial technology firm.As an Associate, Finance & Accounting at Chronograph, you will:Support month-end close processes: prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, as well as maintain the general ledgerReconcile bank accounts and cash disbursement accounts, utilizing third party software to optimize reconciliation processes (e.g. Ramp, the Company's payroll processor / PEO)Coordinate closely with external auditors and tax advisors to address requests during the Company's financial statement audits and year-end tax return preparationWork with the Senior Manager of Finance to generate monthly and quarterly reporting for Company management and investors, analyze variances to budget, and other ad-hoc analysesPartner with the Client Management team to ensure accurate and and timely client billingFile state sales tax and track nexus thresholdsAssist in the implementation and ongoing administration of NetSuitePerform other duties as assignedYou will be successful in this role if you have:One to three (1-3) years of professional development experience, ideally in Big 4 audit or another high growth companyAdvanced understanding of US GAAP and accounting standards relevant to the SaaS industry (e.g. ASC 606)Excitement for improving existing accounting, reporting, and controls processesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical skillsExperience with Netsuite a plusBachelor's degree in accounting; CPA or progress towards a plusA desire to join a rapidly growing organization in a role with Company-wide visibilityEffective communication skills as you will need to frequently interact with various groups in and outside of FinanceAbility to manage multiple tasks, operate within tight deadlines, and escalate issues as necessaryPositive attitude, creativity, and a sense of humor!Even if you do not meet all criteria, we would still encourage you to apply! Chronograph offers an entrepreneurial environment where you will be able to proactively identify opportunities to develop and strengthen our finance and accounting functions.Why Join Chronograph?We value creativity, open communication, cutting edge technology, striving for excellence in all things - and having fun along the way. We want you to be happy here for the long-term.We offer:Flexible work arrangements (hybrid)Competitive salaryUnlimited and flexible vacationGenerous health benefitsQuarterly team events in New York City for all global employeesFully-paid parental leave and more!Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000 (dependent on experience)Chronograph is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you're a passionate team player who wants to have an outsized impact on a diverse and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!

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