Corporate Accounting Vice President

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and structured notes. CAIS also delivers industry-leading technology, operational efficiency, and world-class client service throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience. CAIS supports over 50,000 advisors who oversee more than $6 trillion in network assets.  

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Accounting Manager to join the Corporate Finance team.  Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Finance, this high impact position will own the monthly close and consolidated reporting processes across our management company, broker-dealer, and SaaS businesses. This position will partner closely with leadership across Finance, Tax, FP&A, and Strategic Operations to ensure best-in-class financial reporting, while playing a key role in scaling systems and processes to support our next phase of growth. This is a career-defining opportunity to help shape the accounting function at a high-growth fintech on an extraordinary trajectory.   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Own & lead core accounting functions 
  • Direct the monthly close and consolidated reporting processes for multi-entity, multi-currency operations, guaranteeing accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and polished reporting packages.  
  • Own FINRA regulatory reporting for our broker-dealer entity—maintain daily net-capital calculations and lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of FOCUS reports and all related submissions. 
• Champion control, audit & compliance  
  • Maintain a robust internal control framework and lead all phases of external audits.  
  • Partner with tax providers on timely returns and review investor K-1s, serving as the primary point of contact for related inquiries.  
• Partner & collaborate cross-functionally   
  • Collaborate with Strategic Finance and Corporate Strategy to align forecasts, budgets, and business insights 
  • Evaluate accounting treatment for strategic initiatives and new customer contracts.  
  • Modernize our stack, driving integration of new systems and tools, including upgrades to ERP and revenue platforms to streamline data flow and insights. 
• Drive scalability & efficiency  
  • Identify and implement process improvements that support scale and reduce manual work . 
  • Monitor evolving accounting standards and regulatory guidance, advising leadership on impacts.  
  • Mentor a growing team, fostering excellence and championing knowledge sharing.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; active CPA required  
• 6+ years of experience in a blend of Big 4/public accounting and high-growth private-sector environments. 
• Owner of a fast, accurate monthly close and consolidation for multi-entity, multi-currency operations; strong ASC 606 revenue-recognition knowledge, including SaaS and alternative-investment accounting. 
• Deep understanding of financial services and alternative investment structures.  
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the capacity to juggle competing priorities while hitting tight deadlines. 
• Clear, transparent communicator who translates data into strategic insights and upholds strict confidentiality and ethical standards.  
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, agile mindset; energized by building scalable processes and continuous improvement.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Expertise with NetSuite ERP, BillingPlatform, or comparable financial systems.  
• Broker-dealer accounting exposure or Series 27 license.  
• Equity-compensation and investor K-1 allocation experience.  
• Familiarity with fund structures and investor-allocation models.  
• International accounting experience, including UK VAT return exposure and compliance.  

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.  Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers. 

CAIS’ compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $145,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. 

CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and generous PTO and parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a flexible, hybrid in-office model; for most roles, we do not require a minimum number of days in office per week. For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.