Associate, Financial Control, Treasury & Regulatory Reporting en Cohen & Steers

Job Title: Associate, Financial Control, Treasury & Regulatory Reporting

Department: Finance

Reports To: Vice President, Assistant Controller

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 

Job Summary:

Responsible for corporate accounting and analysis function of a publicly traded asset management firm. Contribute to the monthly and quarter-end close process for domestic and foreign regulated entities. Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial information. Assist senior management with developing/managing the department and firm’s strategic goals and objectives. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

Corporate general ledger:

• Assist in the close process for assigned legal entities within CNS’ consolidated financials.
• Composition and analysis of all balance sheet captions
• Prepare journal entries
• Prepare supporting documentation/workpapers in relation to the close process
• Work closely with other departments during the close and reporting process
• Responsible for all expense accrual processes for assigned entities

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance:

• Responsible for maintaining assigned financial controls
• Participate in the design and implementation of ICFR
• Provide requested items to outsourced internal audit service provider for testing

Treasury:

• Prepare firm cash, investment and hedging activities schedules
• Assist team with preparing support for payments

Other:

• Work with external auditors and provide requested items for testing
• Organize, prepare and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, CPA preferred
• Series 99 a plus; or obtaining upon hire
• 1 - 3 years of accounting experience in the asset management field or related financial services industry and/or public accounting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interact with management and individuals with varying degrees of financial knowledge.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency with accounting report-writing tools, as well as excel spreadsheet software (Workday Financials knowledge a plus).
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
• Is able to abide by the firm’s hybrid work arrangement policy in New York City office (4 days in-office/1 day remote)

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.