Associate/Senior Associate - Accounting Policy and Strategy
TPG
About TPG
TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $251 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities.
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
It is expected that the annual base salary for this role will be up to $105,000. Base salary is one component of our client firm’s competitive total rewards package which typically includes discretionary compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Other incentives may also be available to certain eligible employees.