Our mission is to unlock the full potential of private markets. Privately owned assets like commercial real estate, private equity, and venture capital make up half of our financial ecosystem yet remain inaccessible to most people. We are digitizing these markets, and as a result, bringing efficiency, transparency, and access to one of the most productive corners of our financial ecosystem. If you care about making the world a better place by making markets work better through technology – all while contributing as a member of a values-driven organization – we want to hear from you.
Juniper Square offers employees a variety of ways to work, ranging from a fully remote experience to working full-time in one of our physical offices. We invest heavily in digital-first operations, allowing our teams to collaborate effectively across 27 U.S. states, 2 Canadian Provinces, India, Luxembourg, and England. We also have physical offices in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai and Bangalore for employees who prefer to work in an office some or all of the time.
About your roleAs a Senior Associate, you will be a critical partner to our clients, collaborating closely with internal teams (Fund Accounting, Investor Services, and Onboarding) to deliver superior management company accounting and reporting services to Private Market managers across Real Estate, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. You will have a significant platform to influence the trajectory of our service offering, ensuring a best-in-class experience for our esteemed clientele. We value self-starters with a curious, technology-driven mindset, dedicated to continuous iteration and process improvement. This role offers the chance to apply your foundational expertise and learn alongside the finest talent in the Private Markets industry.
What you’ll doClient Relationship Management: Act as a key interface, managing direct client relationships to ensure an outstanding and proactive service experience.
Technical Authority: Serve as a technical accounting expert, providing critical advisory support on significant business and accounting decisions for the team and clients.
Reporting & Compliance: Oversee and execute complex accounting, analytical, and financial reporting duties, guaranteeing the timely and accurate completion of client and investor deliverables.
Regulatory Oversight: Assist in the preparation, compilation, and verification of external client and regulatory reporting packages, and financial information for stockholder/investor reports.
Audit Management: Facilitate annual external audits, including preparing the initial draft of the annual audit report, related schedules, and disclosures, and managing the PBC (Prepared By Client) list and tax documentation.
Accounting Interpretation: Research and assist in interpreting the impact of emerging accounting developments on client reporting and business processes.
Professional Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in corporate/fund accounting or public accounting audit, with direct exposure to Private Equity, Venture Capital, and/or Real Estate funds. Fund Accounting experience preferred but not required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field is required.
Technical Expertise: Proven experience with month-end close processes, including but not limited to variance analysis, accruals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Reporting Cycle: Demonstrated experience managing and preparing monthly and annual financial reporting, including working with auditors to produce audited financial statements.
System Knowledge: Experience with Investran is preferred.
Technology & Strategy: A passion for leveraging technology to enhance business operations; experience scoping system requirements and supporting new system implementations is highly valued.
Work Ethic: Exceptional ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without sacrificing attention to detail; comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and demonstrating strong ownership and a proactive work ethic.
At Juniper Square, we believe building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture makes us a better company. If you think this job sounds like a fit, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the qualifications.
CompensationCompensation for this position includes a base salary and a variety of benefits. The U.S. base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. The Canadian base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000. Actual base salaries will be based on candidate-specific factors, including experience, skillset, and location, and local minimum pay requirements as applicable. We are actively hiring for this role in Canada and offer competitive local pay and benefits. Your recruiter can provide further details.
Benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
Life insurance
Mental wellness coverage
Fertility and growing family support
Flex Time Off in addition to company paid holidays
Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
Retirement saving plans
Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
Annual professional development stipend
Your recruiter can provide additional details about compensation and benefits.
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