Associate, Fund Accounting
Firm Overview
Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. is a leading middle-market private equity firm with deep sector expertise in media, communications and education focused on North America and Europe. Providence looks to invest in businesses that are benefiting from the long-term growth trends around experiences, learning, and connectivity by partnering with exceptional management teams to build enduring, scaled companies. Founded in 1989 in Providence, Rhode Island, the firm has invested over $40 billion across more than 180 portfolio companies with a transatlantic investment team based primarily in London, New York and Boston. Through disciplined portfolio construction, prudent risk management and a collaborative culture, the firm seeks to deliver strong results across market cycles.
Position Overview
This person will join a five-person team and report to the Director & Controller, Fund Accounting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and is flexible to take on whatever task is needed.
Responsibilities
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
- Aid with weekly cash activity reporting
- Prepare and track Fund capital calls and distributions
- Aid with preparation of quarterly financial statements
- Interact and coordinate with auditors as needed
- Respond to ad-hoc limited partner requests
- Prepare wire transfers
- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects as necessary
- Miscellaneous responsibilities as deemed appropriate and needed within the finance team
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience required, preferably within a Big 4 public accounting environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or working towards CPA strongly preferred
- Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Workday and Investran a plus, but not required
- Meticulous attention to detail and high level of conscientiousness to work product
- Strong verbal and written communication skills