Vice President Accounting Policy

Overview

Stepping into a senior leadership role within a $15B publicly traded alternative asset manager, this position offers direct engagement with complex technical accounting challenges in private equity and credit strategies. Reporting to the Principal of Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy, the successful candidate will influence accounting policies and disclosures across multifaceted fund structures and strategic transactions. This role demands a CPA with deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and ASC 810, ready to navigate high-stakes financial reporting in a sophisticated financial services setting.

Title: Vice President Accounting Policy
Industry: Alternative Asset Management
Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on accounting treatments for new products, transactions, and strategic initiatives by collaborating closely with legal, finance, and business teams throughout deal execution.
• Lead in-depth technical accounting evaluations for complex fund entities, including consolidation analyses under variable and voting interest entity frameworks in line with ASC 810.
• Assess acquisitions, investments, and other strategic arrangements to determine appropriate GAAP and non-GAAP accounting impacts and disclosure requirements.
• Interpret and communicate complex, judgment-intensive accounting issues, delivering clear recommendations to senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive the firm’s adoption and compliance with emerging GAAP standards, SEC regulations, and interpretive guidance, including coordinating with auditors and educating internal teams.
• Champion process improvements by leveraging technology and automation to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of technical accounting workflows.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance within the accounting policy group.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
  • CPA certification with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
  • At least 12 years of progressive experience in public accounting, national office consultation, or industry technical accounting roles.
  • Proven expertise in researching and resolving complex U.S. GAAP issues, particularly ASC 810 consolidation matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and defend accounting position papers and advise on disclosure implications for non-routine transactions.
  • Experience partnering with senior leadership in a financial services or alternative asset management environment.
  • Strong communication skills capable of translating technical accounting concepts for diverse audiences, including executives and auditors.
• Nice-to-Have:
  • Background in financial services, private equity, or investment management sectors.
  • Experience utilizing AI-enabled tools to streamline technical accounting research and analysis.
  • Prior involvement in transaction advisory or national office accounting consultation roles.
  • Comfort working across multiple time zones and collaborating with global teams.