Senior Accountant – Compensation, GL & Budgeting

Senior Accountant – Compensation, GL Budgeting Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) | Department: Finance Accounting | Compensation: $100K–$120K+ discretionary performance based bonus

About the Role Financial Technology Partners is a leading fintech-focused investment bank headquartered in San Francisco. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance Accounting team in a high-impact role with broad ownership across compensation accounting, budgeting, general ledger management, and month-end close. This position reports directly to the VP of Finance and offers meaningful exposure to the full scope of firm operations, including our UK entity.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong accountant who operates as a strategic thought partner to Finance leadership — someone who takes pride in precision, brings intellectual curiosity to process improvement, and is looking to deepen their expertise within a specialized, well-regarded firm. We are a team that embraces technology and expects our people to as well.

Responsibilities

Compensation Accounting Support the annual compensation budgeting process, including bonus memo preparation for deal-team and support staff. Reconcile compensation-related liability and benefit accounts and ensure accuracy and consistency across a complex compensation structure typical of an active advisory practice.

Budgeting Financial Planning Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the firm's annual operating budget, including departmental expense budgets and headcount-driven cost projections. Support monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis, prepare variance commentary for leadership review, and maintain rolling forecast models that reflect current business activity. Collaborate cross-functionally with department heads to gather inputs and ensure budget assumptions are well-documented and supportable.

Month-End Close General Ledger Own key components of the monthly close process, including intercompany entries, prepaid and fixed asset schedules, lease amortization under ASC 842, bank and credit card reconciliations, and business tax accruals. Support UK VAT filing obligations in coordination with external advisors, providing exposure to multi-jurisdictional accounting.

Audit Compliance Maintain audit-ready workpapers on an ongoing basis and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during annual audit cycles, with a focus on compensation, budgeting, and assigned GL areas. Uphold the documentation and control standards expected in a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

CPA required

3+ years of relevant accounting experience; Big 4 or nationally recognized public accounting firm background preferred

Strong command of US GAAP, with emphasis on general ledger, budgeting, and accrual accounting

Experience supporting annual budget preparation and monthly variance analysis in a professional services or financial services environment

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and complex formula construction

Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Campfire, or comparable platforms; familiarity with Campfire a plus

Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) in a professional accounting or finance context — required; we are an AI-forward team and expect our people to actively leverage these tools in their day-to-day work

Exposure to international accounting, multi-entity structures, or VAT filings a plus

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently in a deadline-driven environment

Compensation Benefits

Base salary: $100K–$120K, commensurate with experience

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K contributions/matching program

Hybrid work arrangement based in San Francisco

Firm-sponsored events including holiday parties, team outings, and company-wide town halls