Senior Accountant - Ranger Asset Management

Who We Are

Founded in 2002, Ranger Asset Management Company, LLC (previously Ranger Capital Group Holdings, LP) is a subsidiary of First United Bank. We have an exceptional team of people with experience across all aspects of the investment management business. From our seasoned investment professionals to client service, marketing, and operational business support, we collaborate to responsibly deliver performance and service to the trusted relationships we have built with our long-standing clients.

Job Summary

We're looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our accounting team for a part-time position with possibility of full-time position in the future. As the Staff Accountant, you'll become a Subject Matter Expert on the firm's internal accounting systems and client accounts. You'll be responsible for preparing clients' monthly holdings and performance reports, calculating and reviewing the funds performance, preparation of quarterly analysis for marketing, and uploading holdings and performance of the funds on different databases for Capital Market. Additionally, you'll assist with work on the annual audit and tax return preparation. The ideal candidate is a great communicator who is at home with complex Excel workbooks and macros; a self-starter who is secure working across departments; a driver of process improvement who is comfortable with multiple deadlines, and has 5+ years of corporate accounting experience - preferably at a financial company. Knowledge of GIPS compliance and performance calculation would be a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare client monthly holdings and performance reports
• Calculate and review the funds' performance
• Provide performance reports to managers
• Calculate management fee accruals
• Prepare quarterly analysis for marketing
• Review quarterly client presentations
• Upload monthly and quarterly holdings and performance of the funds on different data base.
• Assist with updating spreadsheets and macros
• Work on special projects for the accounting and operation department as needed
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed
• Assist with annual audit and tax return preparation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, CPA (or candidacy) a plus
• 5+ years of corporate accounting-related experience, preferably at a financial company
• Mutual fund accounting experience is a plus
• Technologically savvy with Microsoft 365, especially advanced Excel knowledge: Lookups, macros, workbook design
• QuickBooks experience required
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, across various stakeholders
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Comfortable seeking guidance from colleagues when necessary

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email us at HR@firstunitedbank.com for assistance.