StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $621 billion of total capital allocations, including $138 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program. With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.
Position Overview
The Corporate Finance department creates financial forecasts and advises the StepStone Senior Management Team and Board of Directors on financial performance and outlook. In addition, the Corporate Finance team shares responsibility for public company reporting with Corporate Accounting and Corporate Investor Relations and partners across the firm to drive best-in-class processes.
The Corporate Finance Associate will be an integral member of the Corporate Finance team and will be responsible for assisting the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Corporate Development with public company reporting, financial planning, forecasting and analysis, and strategic projects. The role is an opportunity to support the Senior Management Team on financial and strategic decisions applying frameworks such as financial modeling, M&A analysis, and capital allocation reviews. This role will report to the Director of Corporate Development.
Essential Job Functions:
- Support the public reporting process in partnership with the Corporate Accounting and Investor Relations teams
- Assist the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes including forecast and budget updates and variance analysis
- Manage workstreams for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and understand the relationship of KPIs to our financial performance
- Develop financial presentations for Senior Management Team and Board of Directors
- Plan and execute cross-functional projects
- Learn the StepStone business model and how to explain the financial model and business model to others
- Partner with accounting staff in monthly and quarterly review of financial statements as part of the ongoing close process and reporting calendar, providing insight on significant variances
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA, CFA preferred
- Excel experience that includes the ability to understand, design, and maintain complex financial models
- PowerPoint experience that includes creating high-quality financial presentations
- 3-5 years of progressive financial analysis and/or accounting experience
- Experience using an ERP system such as NetSuite
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High attention to detail
- Self-starter that takes initiative to complete and improve work product
- Able to plan and lead projects to completion
- Proven ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences
- Able to develop business relationships with key partners across the firm
- Proficient skill in Excel
- Basic financial modeling and forecasting
- Intermediate financial analysis skills
- Basic skills in PowerPoint
- Intellectual curiosity
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with private market asset management firms
- Familiarity with VBA or Python
- Familiarity with public company reporting
- Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) experience, particularly with NetSuite
Salary Range - $100,000 - $125,000
The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.
About us
Working out of 24 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.
Join us
When you choose to work at StepStone, you’ll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.
StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program, and several wellness initiatives.
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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