StepStone Group · 3 hours ago
Director - Corporate Accounting
La Jolla
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expStepStone is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and advisory services. The Director of US Accounting Operations will oversee accounting operations, provide technical guidance on complex transactions, and partner with senior leadership to scale the organization’s accounting infrastructure.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechReal Estate InvestmentVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for the StepStone US entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion
Ensure proper application of established corporate accounting policies across all global transactions
Oversee the complete process for revenue recognition for StepStone US entities, and serve as global revenue recognition coordinator to ensure accuracy and compliance with ASC 606/IFRS 15
Oversee the accounting and reporting for all equity method investments, including general partner fund investments and related carried interest allocations
Manage transactions for owners of the StepStone US entities including calculation and distribution of profits
Maintain SOX control environment
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
Serve as a liaison for the external audit process, assisting in the coordination for the quarterly review and annual audit processes
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all local statutory reports, tax filings and any other compliance related reporting in all relevant jurisdictions for the StepStone US entities
Coordinate with the International Accounting Operations team to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
Collaborate closely with the FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) team and StepStone US entities’ CFOs/COOs to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
Coordinate with internal and external tax teams to ensure tax compliance (e.g., income, sales, and property taxes)
Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies in the global finance function through the optimal use of human capital and technology resources
Drive process automation and ERP optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience in a multi‑national or complex organization
Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 323 (Equity Method Investments)
Preferred
Public accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional firm)
Experience in a public‑company environment
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with intercompany transactions, statutory reporting, and/or foreign currency translation
Familiarity with investment partnership accounting and reporting
Experience leading, developing, and reviewing the work of professional accounting staff
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; NetSuite general ledger experience preferred
Company
StepStone Group
StepStone Group provides investors with customized portfolios that integrate primaries, secondaries, and co-investments.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$205M2024-09-09Post Ipo Secondary· $205M
2020-09-16IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Hart
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Jones
Senior Managing Director
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