Treasurer - Private Equity NYC

Treasurer – Private Equity NYC

Our client, an extremely well-established leading alternative asset manager in Midtown, NY, is looking for an experienced Treasury professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have (3 – 5) years of financial services experience and a strong understanding of accounting, treasury functions, and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Handle accounts payable, payroll, and travel & expense (T&E) reimbursements, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Process wire transfers and other transactions, ensuring that all transfers are properly documented.
• Work with third-party administrators to coordinate investment-related payments and distributions.
• Oversee banking activities related to capital calls and distributions for investments and investors, ensuring compliance and appropriate documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and perform cash reconciliations to ensure financial data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Monitor daily cash positions to optimize liquidity and cash flow management.
• Reconcile accounting system data to ensure consistency and accuracy across platforms.
• Maintain organized accounting records to support internal reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with preparation for corporate audits and SOX compliance activities, ensuring all filings for international entities are completed.
• Support the Controller and General Partners with financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Record journal entries and manage the general ledger for corporate entities.
• Collaborate on projects to enhance and automate treasury functions, partnering with IT and finance teams to implement new tools and systems.
• Lead and manage project timelines, deliverables, and goals to ensure they align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Provide ongoing financial accounting support for multiple private equity management entities.
• Offer general assistance to the Controller, General Partners, and Finance & Accounting team as needed, helping to achieve team goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate accounting or treasury, with an emphasis on maintaining strong internal controls.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities, with a proven ability to drive projects from start to finish.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software, with strong Excel skills.
• Experience with treasury management platforms and automation technologies is an advantage.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience in financial forecasting and analysis is a plus.