Manager, Accounting

The Role

The Accounting Manager Alternative Investment Products on the Devonshire Investors (“DI”) Accounting & Controllership Team will be a key member of the team accountable for the financial accounting and reporting of the DI managed entities and have the opportunity to work on projects supporting the teams overall goals. You will be assisting with the closing of the books and records of certain private equity funds, Investor Entities and operating companies are prepared correctly on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis and reviewing the work of associate accountants on the team. You will be responsible for the general ledger of these entities and ensure that strong controls are maintained through quality, well documented account reconciliations. You will interact with senior members of the finance and business groups that support the entities as well as with tax, treasury, and external auditors.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, CPA preferred

• Minimum 6 years of relevant accounting, public accounting and/or private equity experience

• Detail-oriented with solid understanding of business and financial concepts and accounting and the ability to teach these concepts to associate accountants

• Experience preparing GAAP financial statements, particularly partnerships strongly preferred

• Ability to work on multiple areas/projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and confidently with all levels of management and various groups

• Ability to utilize financial systems and reporting tools; strong knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel & Word)

• Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, complex financial systems and multi-dimensional reporting tools (e.g. eFront, Investran, Oracle, Essbase, Workiva Power BI, Yardi)

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Team

As a valued member of the DI Accounting Team, you will ensure transactions are recorded accurately. You will safeguard the firm's assets through meticulous financial accounting, internal controls, and legal entity reporting.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.