Firm Overview:
Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.
Job Description Summary:
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the accuracy and integrity of Cambridge Associates’ financial operations. Reporting to the Accounting Manager under Supervision of the Senior Accountant, this position is responsible for essential transactional accounting and close activities related to prepaids, cash, and fixed assets, while providing a strong foundation for the development of technical accounting knowledge and broader financial operations expertise.This role ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, reconciliations are completed thoroughly, and supporting schedules are maintained in accordance with US GAAP, established policies, and internal controls. The Staff Accountant collaborates closely with the broader Accounting team to support close processes, audit requests, financial reporting, and ongoing process improvement efforts.
Job Description:
Accounting Operations
- Prepare and post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts in accordance with US GAAP and established accounting policies.
- Maintain prepaid expense schedules and ensure related amortization is recorded accurately and in the appropriate reporting periods.
- Reconcile cash accounts and investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Support fixed-asset accounting under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, including asset setup, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by completing assigned tasks accurately and within established deadlines.
- Prepare audit support schedules and supporting documentation for external audit requests and other reporting needs.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Support the preparation of internal financial reports and supporting schedules as directed.
- Conduct accounting research and prepare ad-hoc analyses to support business decision-making.
- Assist in identifying and communicating variances or discrepancies in financial data to the Senior Accountant.
- Respond to requests for accounting documentation from internal and external stakeholders
Process Transformation and Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in assigned processes.
- Partner with team members and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and gather information.
- Support the adoption of process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives as directed.
- Communicate clearly and proactively regarding task status, questions, and issues requiring escalation.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 0–2 years of accounting experience; internship or co-op experience will be considered.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and learn quickly in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Base salary range for this role:
Pay Range Minimum:
66800Pay Range Maximum:
86800In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 0-2 years of accounting experience (internship or co-op considered).
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and learn quickly in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Cambridge Associates Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cambridge Associates and has not been reviewed or approved by Cambridge Associates.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with plans that cover nearly everything including alternative medicines. The broader health, dental, and vision offering is positioned as generous and locally competitive with substantial employer support.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is positioned as fully paid upon hire, alongside broad leave and time-off policies. Backup child, elder, and pet care adds practical support for caregiving responsibilities.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include employer contributions, with references to matching in some plan descriptions. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthens the financial protection portion of the package.
Cambridge Associates Insights
What We Do
We are a global investment firm and aim to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance and enable them to maximize their impact on the world. Working alongside its early clients, Cambridge Associates pioneered the strategy of high-equity orientation and broad diversification, which since its inception in the 1980s has been a primary driver of performance for institutional investors. Today, we deliver a range of portfolio management services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, investment staff extension, and asset class mandates. Cambridge Associates maintains offices in major financial centers across the globe, with headquarters in Boston, MA. Working with some of the world’s most sophisticated institutional investors, we bring a deep knowledge of portfolio management best practices to the clients we serve, and select our colleagues with great attention to their potential to become a valuable member of a collaborative, intelligent and hard-working team.
