Senior Accountant

Corporate Accountant

Austin, TX

Direct Hire | $110,000 - $120,000 + Bonus Potential

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Austin-based investment organization to identify a Corporate Accountant for its growing finance team. This position offers broad exposure across corporate accounting, financial reporting, investment activity, and strategic initiatives while working closely with senior leadership.

If you're a CPA or CPA-eligible accounting professional looking for a role that combines technical accounting, financial analysis, and business partnership, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through account reconciliations and journal entry preparation
• Perform balance sheet reviews and analyze income statement fluctuations, providing actionable insights to leadership
• Support accounting and reporting related to investment activity and portfolio performance
• Assist with financial audits, compliance requirements, and external reporting requests
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and executive leadership on accounting and reporting initiatives
• Evaluate existing processes and help implement improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen controls
• Contribute to special projects, process automation efforts, and strategic finance initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA license or CPA eligibility preferred
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
• Experience within investment management, financial services, private equity, asset management, or related industries is highly desirable
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, and lookup functions
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Workday, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, solve problems, and communicate findings effectively
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and work-life balance
• Highly visible role with direct exposure to leadership
• Opportunity to work within a stable and growing investment-focused organization
• Collaborative culture that values professional development and career growth
• Variety of responsibilities that provide both technical accounting depth and strategic business exposure