Senior Investment Accountant

Location: Office-based or Hybrid, Exton, PA

Position Summary:

Bentley Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Investment Accountant with expertise in investment portfolio accounting to join our finance team.  As a Senior Investment Accountant you will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and reporting of our investment portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with financial standards. You will collaborate closely with our Ecosystems and Ventures teams and other stakeholders to provide insightful analysis and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, exceptional analytical skills, and a deep understanding of various investment instruments and related accounting. 

Your Day-to-Day:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate investment opportunities, including financial modeling, ROI, and exit analyses
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing investments, preparing regular reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
• Develop recommendations based on thorough analysis and research findings
• Stay abreast of market conditions, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic factors that may impact investment strategies and portfolio performance
• EManage the accounting activities related to our investment portfolio, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and assess the valuation of investments, including fair value measurements, impairment testing, and adjustments.
• Stay updated on related accounting standards and ensure adherence in reporting
• Identify and analyze risks associated with the investment portfolio accounting processes. Maintain internal controls to mitigate risks and enhance accuracy and reliability of financial data
• Reconciliation of investment related G/L accounts i
• Assisting in the quarterly preparation of 10-Q Footnotes
• Support audit processes related to the investment portfolio. Coordinate with auditors to provide documentation, explanations, and ensure timely completion of audits

What You Bring to The Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards, particularly as they relate to investments is preferred

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and accounting for venture style investments is required
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide meaningful insights
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• This is a full-time role expected to work 40 hours per week, hybrid or office-based in the US.
• Requires sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements). The role requires communication with managers, peers, and other colleagues of the company in person (on occasion), and by utilizing Microsoft Teams chat, calling, and meeting functions.
• This role does not require travel.

What We Offer:

•  A great Team and culture – please see our Recruitment Video.
• An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction.
• Competitive Salary and benefits.
• The opportunity to work within a global and diversely international team.
• A supportive and collaborative environment.

About Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,200 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries.
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