Associate II, Fund Administration (Accounting)

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced start-up environment to help build out Juniper Square’s Fund Administration service offering. Juniper Square is on a mission to transform the Fund Administration offering to Private Markets. We are more than a Fund Administrator, we are a Modern Fund Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to decision making regarding team operational policies and procedures
• Help to define fund administration workflows, applying best practices and process efficiencies
• Aid in training of team members on processes and monitoring client deliverables
• Interface directly with clients to deliver an outstanding client experience
• Perform accounting, analytical, & financial reporting duties; ensure client and investor reporting is prepared and completed timely and accurately
• Prepare waterfall calculations, capital calls and distributions in accordance with clients’ Limited Partnership Agreements as applicable
• Prepare asset- and fund-level performance metrics (IRRs, TVPI, etc.)
• Assist in preparing, compiling, and verifying external client and regulatory reporting
• Prepare financial information for stockholders/investor reports
• Support annual audits, including preparation of the initial draft of the annual audit report and related schedules

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fund accounting experience in fund administration and/or in-house with exposure to Private Equity (open-ended and/or close-ended), Private Debt and/or Real Estate funds
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Investran experience preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting rules and procedures for private investment funds, including experience with fund-level accounting and reporting
• Exposure to waterfall, performance metrics (IRRs), distributions and capital calls calculations
• Passion for technology and a desire to use technology to improve business operations
• Possess strong analytical skills required in reviewing, researching and resolving issues surrounding accounting and financial matters
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, verbal and written communication