Junior Finance Associate

Position Overview

As a key member of the finance team, you will play an important role supporting the full scope of the department’s financial operations, including (but not limited to) the monthly financial statement close process, accounting and treasury operations, and external financial reporting.  We are looking for a team player who is highly collaborative and motivated to develop a broad technical skill set within the financial services industry.   The ideal candidate demonstrates ownership, a high degree of organization, reliability, accountability, and strong attention to detail. Success in this role means being proactive, positive, and eager to learn.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process
• Support financial operations across cash/accounts payable, revenue, prepaids, fixed assets, and  accrued expenses
• Serve as the point person for revenue invoicing,  accounts receivable collections, maintaining the AP inbox and processing T&E reimbursements
• Partner with team members to deliver high quality reporting that meets management, GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Assist with external audit requests
• Contribute to various special projects designed to enhance overall operational excellence
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize financial operations by leveraging technology

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred
• 0-2 years of experience; prior experience supporting a finance or accounting team is preferred 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and complete high-quality work under strict deadlines

Qualities & Attributes

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and teamwork, acting as a collaborative team player who is professional, respectful, honest, open to ideas, and willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done well with the team
• Exemplifies diligence and strong attention to detail by producing accurate, thorough work and monitoring their own output to ensure quality
• Maintains professionalism when handling confidential information, displaying a polished, professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills.
• Results oriented and a self-starter, applying critical thinking across their scope of work to deliver high-quality outcomes in timely manner.
• Exhibits dependability by consistently contributing as a productive, positive team member, responding to direction and feedback, and seeking input to improve performance.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 USD Annually

The actual base salary may vary depending on factors, including, but not limited to location, work experience, education, training, skill level, and market conditions. At Pzena Investment Management, base salary is just one component of the total compensation, which may include, year-end discretionary bonus and employee benefits.

At this time, Pzena Investment Management will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.