Vice President - Corporate Finance

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 linePartner with department heads to produce annual budgets and track expense variancesSupport the public reporting process in partnership with the Corporate Accounting and Investor Relations teamsAssist the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes including forecast and budget updates and variance analysisManage workstreams for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and understand the relationship of KPIs to our financial performanceDevelop financial presentations for Senior Management Team and Board of DirectorsPlan and execute cross-functional projectsLearn the StepStone business model and how to explain the financial model and business model to othersPartner 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 variancesSupport 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 preferredExcel experience that includes the ability to understand, design, and maintain complex financial modelsPowerPoint experience that includes creating high-quality financial presentations5 years of progressive financial analysis and/or accounting experience3+ years of FP&A experienceExperience using an ERP system such as NetSuite and an FP&A system Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities High attention to detailSelf-starter that takes initiative to complete and improve work productAble to plan and lead projects to completionProven ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiencesAble to develop business relationships with key partners across the firmProficient skill in ExcelBasic financial modeling and forecastingIntermediate financial analysis skillsBasic skills in PowerPointIntellectual curiosity Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Familiarity with private market asset management firms and fundsFamiliarity with VBA, SQL or PythonFamiliarity with public company reportingExperience 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. 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