Company Overview
Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.
Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 950 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.
Abu Dhabi | Austin | Baltimore | Boston | Delaware | Frankfurt | London | Nashville | New York | North Carolina | San Francisco | Singapore | Southern California | Tokyo | Virginia | Washington, D.C
Brown Advisory is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented professional to join our Baltimore office as a Staff Accountant. In this role, your focus will be on the accounting, reporting, analysis, and operations of compensation related areas, including but not limited to Payroll, Equity, and Benefits. The Staff Accountant will partner with several teams within, and outside of, Accounting & Finance to book journal entries, analyze activity and reconcile accounts, prepare monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting deliverables, deliver business insights, suggest process improvements and efficiencies, and support the Accounting & Finance team in their daily operations. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!
This role offers excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement within the accounting and finance functions of our global, independent investment management and strategic advisory firm.
The ideal candidate will:
Be thorough and accurate. You will be tasked with ensuring data integrity, identifying, and addressing process improvements in our financial operations, and developing solutions. You will have strong organizational skills allowing you to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Be a proactive problem-solver. Exercise professional skepticism, analyze existing processes, and explore improvements and implement solutions.
Work independently and follow tasks through to timely completion, proactively seeking guidance as necessary.
Have a positive attitude and the desire to provide impeccable support to Brown Advisory team members. You will regularly interact with team members within and outside the team, providing high levels of customer service.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, consistently delivering messages directly, concisely and with a balanced tone, on paper and verbally, formally and informally.
Be discrete. You should exhibit a high level of professionalism with respect to maintaining confidential information.
The primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Prepare journal entries for monthly close of compensation areas, including the cost allocation of payroll and benefits expense.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure annual audit readiness.
Prepare compensation expense projections and run rates for monthly financials.
Assist with monthly management reporting on equity and compensation data and trends.
Maintain equity plan data utilized for the preparation of Board materials.
Assist with year-end financial statement audits and other regulatory examination requests.
Assist with the firmwide planning and forecasting process. Advise on expected balance sheet impacts of compensation activity.
Manage multiple data-intensive tasks while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of large datasets and assist with timely reporting.
Qualifications:
1 to 2 years of experience, Financial Services industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Strong analytical, problem solving, research, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
Excellent computer skills, particularly in navigating detailed system-generated source reports, downloading and analyzing data, and Excel functions.
Ability to handle confidential material with utmost discretion.
Highly organized and detail oriented. Able to prioritize and complete multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Ability to adapt in a positive manner to rapidly changing priorities.
Intellectually curious with a proactive mentality. Eagerness to improve skillset and grow.
Ability to work in our Baltimore office location.
MD Salary: $70-$77k. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).
Benefits
At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program participation incentive
• Financial wellness program
• Fitness event fee reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
• Adoption Benefits
• Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)
Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
