VP, Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy

Firm Overview:

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm with $70 billion of assets under management with a focus on the mid cap segment of the market. The H.I.G. family of funds includes private equity, growth equity, real estate, direct lending, special situation credit, and growth-stage healthcare. We focus on providing capital to businesses with attractive growth potential and align ourselves with committed management teams and entrepreneurs to help grow businesses of significant value. Our team of over 500 investment professionals has substantial operating, consulting, technology, and financial management experience, enabling us to contribute meaningfully to our portfolio companies. H.I.G. is based in Miami, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, and affiliate offices in Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, and Paris in Europe as well as Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo in Latin America, Dubai in the Middle East, and Hong Kong in Asia.

Role Overview:

H.I.G. Capital is seeking a Vice President of Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy to oversee the financial reporting and accounting policy function for the management company, general partners and other corporate entities, including annual audited financial statements, quarterly financial reporting and statutory audits, as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements including applicable financial statement notes
• Assist in managing the relationship with the external auditors, ensuring the audit reports get issued timely and any audit issues are resolved proactively and efficiently
• Continuously assess H.I.G. Capital’s presentation and disclosures against peers improving on existing reporting
• Implement new accounting policies and maintain / update existing policies for changes in the organization structure, reporting requirements or other specific transactions
• Prepare accounting transaction memos that help document any unusual or complicated transactions to assist the auditors in conducting their review
• Document internal controls over financial reporting processes
• Prepare various periodic internal analytical reports
• Assist with firm-wide ad hoc projects

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; CPA is required
• 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting, with experience in Big Four and exposure to private equity, asset management, or financial services environments strongly preferred.
• Experience working with the financial reporting tool, Workiva, is a plus.
• Ability to interact with senior level external auditors and multiple internal stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and practices and ability to research / problem solve complex accounting issues on an as needed basis.
• Strong financial analytics and data interpretation with exceptional attention to detail
• Data driven mindset and ability to add structure to fluid and/or ambiguous requests
• Ability to work both independently and in a team‐oriented environment across group lines to achieve goals
• Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to function in a dynamic fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Results oriented, strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi‐task
• Resourceful, efficient, and professional with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proven acumen in leveraging Excel on an expert basis, experience with PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Deep sense of ownership and commitment to process excellence