Who we are looking for:

First Eagle is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager for our Corporate Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following responsibilities and have the following qualifications for this role:

What you will do:

• Responsible for all of the Company’s Foreign entities, including compliance with regulatory financial requirements, as well as be the lead on Technical Accounting Matters, which includes monitoring, interpreting and implementing new financial accounting and reporting pronouncements
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and consultants for technical accounting matters
• Manage and review third party administrator service providers on foreign entities and provide guidance as necessary
• Full-cycle accounting close process, coordinating month-end and year-end closing procedures for all foreign entities, including UK, Switzerland, Abu Dhabi, Germany, and any other country as the company expands its global footprint  
• Financial statement preparation based on local jurisdiction requirements and conversion to US GAAP for consolidation into US Parent, including eliminations
• Prepare all necessary supporting schedules and documentation for audit readiness
• Coordinate the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Ensure regulatory compliance by preparing and submitting required filings with regulatory bodies for all foreign entities
• Perform detailed financial analysis, assessing monthly accruals and prepaid amortization, analyzing statements for discrepancies and variances, and maintaining the general ledger, cash flows, expense allocations, transfer pricing analysis
• Responsible for writing accounting memos and developing policies and procedures to align with new accounting pronouncements
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed to support business operations

The qualities you should have:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field required
• CPA preferred; Blending of public and private accounting with “Big 4” experience preferred
• 8+ years of combined experience in management company and fund accounting within the asset management or financial services industry
• Strong background in U.S. and non-U.S. GAAP compliance, and IFRS
• Ability to navigate local accounting and regulatory compliance concepts in various non-U.S. jurisdictions
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and Word, knowledge of PowerPoint, and experience with accounting software
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, combined with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Resourceful self-starter with a strong sense of personal accountability, effective problem-solving abilities, and the work ethic required to meet demands
• Collaborative team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage diverse workloads simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Base Salary range: $115,000 to $150,000. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to – the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. 

We value our people and offer a broad range of benefits. We provide generous paid time-off, medical/dental/vision healthcare plans, 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plans, a flexible/hybrid work environment, “dress for the day” flexible work attire, and many more great benefits. For more information, please refer to our First Eagle Benefits website.

First Eagle Investments and their affiliates and subsidiaries, including First Eagle Alternative Credit and Napier Park Global Capital, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at First Eagle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious belief, including dress and grooming practices, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or any other protected characteristic as established by law.