Senior Accountant

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 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Brown Advisory is currently seeking a professional, energetic, and detail-oriented individual to fill the Senior Accountant position within our Baltimore office location with primary responsibility for the day-to-day recording and review of financial transactions, accruals, and expenses. This individual is responsible for preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, performing variance analysis and preparing monthly internal financial reporting for senior leadership. This position is designed to allow for rewarding career growth and opportunities for advancement within the accounting function of a global independent investment management and strategic advisory firm.

We expect the senior accountant to:

• 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 leverage available tools—including automation and AI enabled features within our systems—to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Be curious and proactive. You are eager to contribute and learn, ask lots of questions, and provide solutions before issues arise. You are excited about making ongoing process improvements and are open to exploring new tools, including AI assisted workflows, to streamline processes and surface insights.

• Be a team player. You raise your hand to help others on the team and offer support without being told to do so. You bring a positive attitude, assume positive intent from colleagues and managers, and share knowledge—particularly around new tools or efficiencies—with the broader team.

• Be a natural problem-solver. You identify challenges, analyze root causes, seek to understand the rationale behind current processes, and then propose solutions—leveraging data, system capabilities, and emerging technologies (including AI where appropriate)—to improve outcomes.

• Work independently. You follow tasks through to completion, meet commitments, and proactively seek guidance as necessary. You are comfortable using modern tools to manage workflows, track progress, and improve personal productivity.

• Be discreet. You exhibit a high level of professionalism with respect to maintaining confidential and sensitive information, including the responsible use of AI tools in accordance with firm policies, data privacy standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Have a positive, service-oriented mindset. You provide impeccable support to Brown Advisory team members and regularly interact with colleagues within and outside of accounting. You communicate directly, concisely, and clearly—both in writing and verbally—and can adapt your tone and message across audiences.

• Demonstrate strong accounting acumen and communication skills. The ideal candidate has a deep interest in accounting, outstanding writing and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a collaborative, global environment. You will build strong relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management, using data and insights to support decision-making.

The primary duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• General operational accounting responsibilities, including: revenue and accounts receivable, firm investments, leases, fixed assets, prepaid expenses and amortization, manage treasury activities, ensuring accurate recording of cash disbursements, transfers, and accounts receivable cash receipts and corporate expense allocations.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations, using system tools and automation where available to identify, investigate, and resolve reconciling items timely. 

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting for senior management, incorporating analytical review techniques and data-driven insights to highlight trends, anomalies, and significant changes. 

• Perform account and trend analysis on general ledger activity, leveraging reporting tools, dashboards, and AI-assisted analysis to improve efficiency and enhance insight quality. 

• Perform detailed reviews of accounts payable transactions for accuracy and proper general ledger classification.

• Prepare U.S. regulatory reporting, including supporting schedules and quarterly tie‑outs.

• Assist with firmwide budgeting and forecasting, including data validation, variance analysis, and supporting schedules; contribute ideas for process enhancements using financial systems and analytical tools. 

• Support year-end audits and regulatory examinations, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses; assist in improving audit-readiness through better data organization and controls. 

• Continuously develop technical and professional skills, including staying current on accounting standards, best practices, and emerging technologies such as AI-enabled accounting and financial systems. 

• Participate in ad hoc projects, including process-improvement initiatives and system enhancements that support the evolution of the firm’s finance and accounting capabilities. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting or financial industry related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

• CPA license (or progress towards passing CPA exams) strongly preferred but not required.

• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply accounting principles.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.

• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working independently and understanding appropriate times to ask questions and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, research, verbal, and written communication skills. 

• Execution-focused, with the ability to take individual responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner.

• A curious and inquisitive mindset will be beneficial in this role.

• Excellent computer skills, particularly in navigating AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot), detailed system-generated source reports, downloading and analyzing data, and Excel functions.

• Ability to build, foster, and maintain positive professional relationships.

• Ability to work at the Baltimore office location.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

Salary: $90-105k 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.