Accounting Manager

Baker Street Advisors, a multi-family wealth management firm, is looking for an experienced Corporate Accounting/FP&A Manager to support the general ledger, month-end close accounting processes as well as budgeting, forecasting and reporting within our Finance team. Baker Street Advisors LLC is a leading wealth management firm based in San Francisco, CA, managing over $20 billion in client assets. Founded in 2003, we specialize in delivering customized wealth management solutions to financially successful families and individuals. With a team of 70 professionals and growing, our mission is to provide independent, unbiased advice built on trust, integrity, and unparalleled service. Our team of experienced investment and advisory professionals offers a level of personalized service that is second to none - helping clients navigate complex financial challenges with confidence. Our reputation and continued success are a direct reflection of the dedication and talent of the people who make up our team.

Who We Look For

As the Accounting/FP&A Manager you will be responsible for a broad range of financial planning and analysis activities including day-to-day corporate accounting, general ledger, and close management as well as annual budgeting, reporting, and multi-year outlooks to continue to deepen our financial discipline in how we manage our business. This role requires an individual who is a strong analytical thinker with superior problem-solving and decision-making skills who is adept at both handling day-to-day accounting processes as well as thinking strategically to develop insights from our financials that enhance business performance.

Core Responsibilities

Close and Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including the close calendar, task ownership, and deadlines
• Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by other team members
• Prepare and review the monthly financial statements and explain variances to finance leadership
• Ensure revenue, expenses, leases, and equity transactions are recorded in line with GAAP, and any complex non-routine items are flagged and proactively addressed
• Support consolidation and, where applicable, multi-entity accounting
• Provide oversight of payroll processes that are managed by other team members and provide back-up coverage or support as needed

Controls, Audit, and Compliance

• Design, document, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, and test or support SOX controls where applicable
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors; prepare schedules, answer requests and resolve audit findings.Conduct ad hoc audits as requested by external parties in coordination with their auditors

FP&A

• Prepare monthly and quarterly investor reports with supporting analysis as needed
• Take ownership of functional FP&A planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Provide timely and accurate financial management reporting, proactively delivering insightful analysis of key trends and identifying key business and financial risks and opportunities; including recommended actions where applicable
• Develop financial models and analysis that helps to drive key decisions and improve business performance
• Lead automation and process improvements that shorten the close and reduce manual work

What You Bring

• Experience: 7-10 years of progressive accounting and FP&A experience in Wealth Management, accounting or other professional services organizations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance; CPA strongly preferred. Strong command of US GAAP and month-end close, with experience in a mid-sized company or public accounting firm
• Hands-on experience with Quickbooks, SAP Concur, Paychex and Orion a plus. In addition, experience with migrations of finance and accounting systems a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office suite software. Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets. Experience with visual design of dashboards and reporting
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and prioritize competing work deliverables
• Business acumen - able to translate financial insights into practical ideas that help to adeptly manage growth
• Experience establishing strong business and financial planning processes, budgeting, developing strategic frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to work with a variety of people and influence decisions at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate with a broad stakeholder group (vendors and all levels of staff)

Estimated base pay range: $110,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Full benefits include health, dental, life insurance, 401(k), and a generous PTO policy.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified