About Cobalt Service Partners
Cobalt Service Partners is a private equity–backed platform building the leading commercial access and security integration business in North America. Our partner companies design, install, and service mission-critical systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage infrastructure for enterprise, institutional, and commercial customers.
Backed by Alpine Investors, a private equity firm specializing in middle market companies in the services and software industries and with $15bn+ of AUM Cobalt has scaled rapidly since launch, completing seventeen acquisitions in under two years and establishing a differentiated operating model in a large, fragmented, and growing market. Our leadership team combines deep operating experience with disciplined investment practices, and we are building a platform designed to scale through both organic growth and M&A.
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We’re seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant who can take ownership of complex accounting tasks and contribute to accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement. Our environment is fast-paced and offers ample opportunity to grow and develop. We’re looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring new ideas to the table, and support the finance team’s role in driving business decisions.
***This full-time role is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET. Candidates located in the Eastern (EST) or Central (CST) time zones are preferred. For those near the NY HQ or Washington, DC offices, coming into the office 1–2 days per week is ideal.***
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At Cobalt, our values determine everything we do:
Unwavering stewardship: We believe advancing founders’ legacies is a privilege. We do right by our founders, teams, and customers in good times and in bad.
Excellence in action: We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. We’re bold in our pursuits, don’t make excuses, and relentlessly empower each other to get the job done.
Seek and tell the truth: We are honest with ourselves and others. We do what we say we’ll do, say what needs to be said, and search for the right answer regardless of where it comes from.
Love learning: We are always learning as individuals, as a team, and as a business. We show up humble, curious, and with the courage to change our minds.
Enjoy the ride: We are fired up by our mission, love our team, and don’t take either for granted. We show up authentically, assume best intent, and try not to take ourselves too seriously.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Cobalt
At Cobalt, we acknowledge that an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion (“DE&I”) is essential to hiring phenomenal people. To create the best home for businesses and spark success at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we aim to establish an environment where every person is welcomed, accepted, and empowered to excel in their role. These beliefs run true to our PeopleFirst philosophy, which emphasizes attributes over experience. We strive to recruit and work with those from a range of backgrounds, which drives creativity and innovation.
Cobalt Service Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. We offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.