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Staff Accountant, Corporate Equity & Capital Reporting
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Equity and Capital Reporting team. This role is primarily responsible for the accounting, reporting and administration of the company’s long-term incentive programs, including General Partner entities and employee equity compensation.
The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Vice President of Corporate Equity and Capital Reporting and collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles, and is eager to learn within a dynamic private equity environment.
Responsibilities:
Accounting and Reporting for GP and Management Investment Entities:
- Assist with the day-to-day accounting and reporting for General Partner and management investment entities.
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to carried interest, incentive compensation, and equity-based awards.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including maintaining roll-forward schedules and variance analyses.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statement disclosures for SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K), with guidance from senior team members.
Equity Plan Administration:
- Support the administration of the company’s equity compensation plans, including tracking of grants, exercises, forfeitures, and vesting schedules, including financial reporting and analysis.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as Legal, HR, and Payroll to ensure compliance with plan documents and regulatory requirements.
Capital Activities and Fund Administration:
- Gain exposure to investment accounting at both the General Partner (GP) and Fund levels across various investment vehicles managed by the company.
- Prepare and review capital activity transactions related to capital calls and distributions received from fund administrators.
- Develop and update capital call and distribution models, prepare formal notices, and perform liquidation analyses for winding down entities tied to resolved investments.
Financial Statements & Partner-Level Reporting:
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly financial reporting packages and detailed partner capital summaries.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date partner records and support responses to investor-related inquiries and ad hoc requests.
Tax Coordination:
- Assist with gathering data and preparing supporting documentation for partnership tax filings and Schedule K-1 reporting.
Process Improvement, Documentation and Special Projects:
- Participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives within the Corporate Equity and Capital Reporting function.
- Ensure proper documentation is maintained for internal controls and assist with SOX and audit-related tasks.
- Assist with other special analyses, projects and financial modeling as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA certification is strongly preferred.
- Prior accounting experience is desired
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Yardi is a strong plus.
At DigitalBridge, we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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