Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

About the job

We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.

Position Description:

The Corporate Finance department creates financial forecasts and advises the StepStone Senior Management Team and Board of Directors on financial performance and outlook. In addition, the Corporate Finance team shares responsibility for public company reporting with Corporate Accounting and Corporate Investor Relations and partners across the firm to drive best-in- class processes.

The Corporate Finance Vice President will be an integral member of the Corporate Finance team and will be responsible for assisting with expense management, public company reporting, financial planning, forecasting and analysis, and strategic projects. This role is critical in developing and implementing robust financial plans, driving the annual budgeting process and providing insightful analysis to senior management. This role will report to the Managing Director, Corporate Finance.

Essential Job Functions:

Report, analyze and forecast revenue for all firm business lines with a focus on the private equity business line

Partner with department heads to produce annual budgets and track expense variances

Support the public reporting process in partnership with the Corporate Accounting and Investor Relations teams

Assist the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes including forecast and budget updates and variance analysis

Manage workstreams for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and understand the relationship of KPIs to our financial performance

Develop financial presentations for Senior Management Team and Board of Directors

Plan and execute cross-functional projects

Learn the StepStone business model and how to explain the financial model and business model to others

Partner with accounting staff in monthly and quarterly review of financial statements as part of the ongoing close process and reporting calendar, providing insight on significant variances

Support various projects as needed, including the implementation of a new budgeting and forecasting software system

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA, CFA preferred

Excel experience that includes the ability to understand, design, and maintain complex financial models

PowerPoint experience that includes creating high-quality financial presentations

5 years of progressive financial analysis and/or accounting experience

3+ years of FP&A experience

Experience using an ERP system such as NetSuite and an FP&A system

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

High attention to detail

Self-starter that takes initiative to complete and improve work product

Able to plan and lead projects to completion

Proven ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences

Able to develop business relationships with key partners across the firm

Proficient skill in Excel

Basic financial modeling and forecasting

Intermediate financial analysis skills

Basic skills in PowerPoint

Intellectual curiosity

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Familiarity with private market asset management firms and funds

Familiarity with VBA, SQL or Python

Familiarity with public company reporting

Experience with presentations to C-Suite executives

Salary Range - $157,500 - $176,000

The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

#LI-Hybrid

At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Developing People at StepStone