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H.I.G. Capital · 3 weeks ago

Senior Accountant, Compensation

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm focused on mid cap investments. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant, Compensation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll and compensation across their global structure.

CreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceReal Estate

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end accounting and reconciliation of payroll and benefits across all global subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls

Collaborate closely with third-party payroll and benefits providers to validate accuracy of payroll data, journal entries, and tax reporting

Maintain detailed reconciliations of compensation, bonuses, equity awards, carried interest, and benefits-related accounts

Partner with HR and FP&A teams to ensure alignment between compensation expense forecasts, accruals, and actual results

Drive the monthly close process for all compensation-related accounts, including preparation and review of journal entries, variance analyses, and supporting documentation

Assist with consolidation and reporting across multiple entities and investment platforms

Prepare audit schedules and liaise with internal and external auditors on compensation-related topics

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls

Support ad-hoc financial projects, acquisitions, and system implementations as needed

Qualification

U.S. GAAPAccountingExcelCPAERP systemsMulti-entity accountingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting is required

5+ years of relevant experience in accounting, with exposure to private equity, asset management, or financial services environments strongly preferred

Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly in areas of payroll, compensation, and equity accounting

Experience managing multi-entity and multi-currency accounting environments

Proven ability to work effectively with third-party service providers and cross-functional internal teams

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders