Senior Associate, Finance

Aksia Overview

Aksia is an alternative assets specialist, providing bespoke investment solutions for institutional investors globally. Our business provides clients with advisory, investment management, and research services across private credit, private equity, real assets, and hedge funds. As of December 31, 2025, Aksia advises on over $329bn and manages $35bn of client capital.

Position Overview

Aksia is seeking a Senior Associate to join our internal finance team. Our finance team is responsible for supporting the firm through day-to-day accounting operations, payroll, banking, and broader financial support. This role will also be responsible for managing the firm’s tax compliance, with a particular focus on tax allocations and partnership taxation, as well as administration of deferred compensation and carried interest programs. The incumbent will report directly to the firm’s CFO and partner closely with Aksia’s finance, HR, legal, and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and efficient processes around all accounting, tax, and deferred compensation matters

This position can be based in one of our US offices or fully remote and will include regular interaction with global colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion
• Preparation and review of management financial reporting packages, including P&L reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements and working with external auditors to issue audits
• Design and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation of key processes and controls
• Partner with the CFO on cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and capital allocation decisions
• Lead preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings for management companies, GPs, and related entities, working with external tax advisors as needed
• Manage partnership and GP tax reporting, including review of Schedules K-1, PTET, allocations, and partner capital accounts
• Maintain tax calendars, ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations, and monitor tax notices, audits, and inquiries
• Own day-to-day administration and accounting for deferred compensation arrangements, including carried interest plans, bonus deferral programs, and other long-term incentive plans
• Coordinate with HR and Legal on plan documentation, grant letters, and participant communications, ensuring alignment with plan terms and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting, including a mix of public accounting (preferably Big-4) and corporate roles
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting - CPA strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills, especially Excel, Power Point & Word
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills