Senior Associate - Accounting Policy and Strategy
TPG
About TPG
TPG is a leading global alternative asset firm founded in 1992 with $246 billion of assets under management and offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Fort Worth, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Melbourne, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington D.C. TPG's investment platforms are across a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, growth equity, impact investing, credit, real estate, secondary's, and public equity. TPG aims to build dynamic products and options for its investors while also instituting discipline and operational excellence across the investment strategy and performance of its portfolio. For more information, visit www.tpg.com or @TPG on Twitter.
TPG’s success depends on our people, and we build and sustain our world-class team by creating an inclusive, supportive culture within the firm that seeks excellence and encourages humility and transparency. The quality of our investments and our ability to build great companies depend on the originality of our insights. Reaching our firm’s full potential means supporting every team member to bring the fullness of their unique perspective to their work and to our community. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to foster diversity of thought and reflect the breadth of our limited partners and portfolio companies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business, legal, and other stakeholders to analyze and structure complex transactions across topics such as revenue recognition, equity-based compensation, and investment company accounting
- Review, interpret, and develop diverse accounting policies to comply with company policies and procedures, as well as GAAP and other regulatory requirements
- Research new regulations, pronouncements and internal technical issues and assist in the operation and implementation of solutions
- Assist with aspects of accounting for equity, including share-based compensation and EPS
- Assist with policy improvement projects and provide insights on industry trends
- Reviewing financial statements and other filings for consistency with U.S. GAAP
- Incorporate and maintain SOX controls within the Technical Accounting function
- Collaborate with leadership across the company to establish consistency in application of policies and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3 - 6 years of general accounting and technical accounting experience, preferably at a “Big Four” firm
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to constantly changing priorities
- Strong organization and analytical skills
- Hands-on professional that can work through ambiguous and complex problems
- Demonstrate ability to develop positive working relationships
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills