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About the Role

Lead the alternative investments accounting product portfolio, owning the backlog, development, testing, enhancement, and implementation of capabilities for various illiquid/alternative assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet evolving client needs and maintain market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for alternative investment accounting products.
• Translate alternative asset nuances into clear product requirements and prioritized backlog.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis focused on alternatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, articulate product vision, and prioritize features.
• Serve as an internal subject-matter expert on alternatives accounting.
• Partner with accounting, valuation, and data teams to ensure accurate treatment of alternative assets.
• Champion end-to-end workflows for alternatives.
• Work closely with product, engineering, data, operations, and client services teams for successful delivery.
• Collaborate with implementation and operations teams to design scalable onboarding and workflows for alternatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between product development and external stakeholders on alternative investment accounting matters.
• Engage regularly with clients and prospects to understand their alternatives accounting, reporting, and operational needs.
• Translate client feedback, production issues, and implementation learnings into actionable product improvements.
• Deliver product demonstrations, presentations, and training sessions to internal teams and clients.
• Define and oversee the testing strategy for new features and enhancements, with attention to complex alternatives use cases.
• Collaborate with development teams to define acceptance criteria, test cases, and regression plans.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders and key clients.
• Ensure delivered functionality meets high standards for accuracy, performance, and reliability.
• Analyze product usage, client outcomes, and operational metrics to assess success and identify improvements.
• Use data and client insights to iterate on the roadmap, deprecate low-value features, and invest in high-impact workflows.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management on product status, wins, risks, and market insights.
• Stay informed about accounting, regulatory, and industry developments impacting alternative investments.
• Ensure product design and implementation enable clients to meet relevant accounting, reporting, and control requirements.
• Partner with compliance, legal, and risk stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in investment accounting or product management, with a strong focus on alternative investments.
• Deep understanding of investment accounting principles and financial instruments relevant to alternatives.
• Familiarity with relevant accounting and reporting frameworks (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS, and/or statutory/regulatory requirements) as they apply to alternative assets.
• Proven track record of successfully managing product development cycles from concept to launch in a financial or fintech environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex accounting and operational requirements into clear, actionable product specifications and prioritized backlogs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Comfort working with large, detailed datasets and complex cash flow/valuation scenarios.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technology, operations, sales, and client-facing teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Proficiency with modern product and project management tools and methodologies (e.g., agile, Jira, Aha, backlog management, discovery and validation practices).

Skills

• Alternative investments accounting
• Product strategy
• Product roadmap development
• Backlog management
• Market research
• Competitive analysis
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Subject-matter expertise
• Investment accounting principles
• Financial instruments
• Capital account activity
• NAV and book value
• Fee and carry structures
• Performance measurement
• US GAAP
• IFRS
• Statutory/regulatory requirements
• Product development cycles
• Product specifications
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Data analysis
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Agile methodologies
• Jira
• Aha
• Testing strategy
• User acceptance testing (UAT)
• Performance monitoring
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• CPA
• CFA
• CAIA
• Equivalent experience in alternatives accounting or investments

Salary/Compensations

• $179,400.00 - $243,136.45

Benefits

• Health/vision/dental insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Medical leave
• STD/LTD insurance benefits

About the Company

• Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.