Assurance Senior, Private Funds

About the role

As a Senior Accountant in our Private Funds Assurance practice, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services to financial services clients, including Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and Digital Asset entities. Working closely with engagement Partners and Managers, you will take ownership of key areas of the audit, ensure client expectations are met, and help deliver an exceptional client experience. This role offers hands-on exposure to complex fund structures while building strong technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and take full responsibility for assigned sections of audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Execute audit procedures for financial services clients, including Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and/or Digital Asset entities.
• Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Understand engagement partner expectations and proactively monitor deadlines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify and communicate accounting or reporting issues in a timely and solutions-oriented manner.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and their teams to deliver the highest level of service.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of each client’s operations, fund structure, and industry landscape.
• Routinely seek information from clients regarding business changes, emerging risks, and operational concerns.
• Build trusted working relationships while maintaining professionalism and technical credibility.
• Collaborate with Partners, Managers, and staff to ensure seamless engagement execution.
• Support and mentor junior team members by reviewing work and providing guidance.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Balance multiple engagements and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while working under restrictive time constraints.
• Continuously improve efficiency by leveraging firm tools, technology, and best practices.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence in client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 2–4 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting.
• Experience auditing financial services clients, including Hedge Funds, Private Funds, and/or Digital Assets.
• CPA license or actively working toward CPA required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Who We Are

We like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.) At Cohen & Co, our Foundational Principles Offer Insight Into How We Achieve An Inclusive, Growth-oriented Culture That Fuels The Success Of Our Firm, Our Clients And Our People. In Particular, We Honor Our Foundational Principle Of “great People First” By Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

Our Foundational Principles

• Offer Insight Into How We Achieve
• An Inclusive, Growth-oriented Culture
• That Fuels The Success Of Our Firm, Our Clients And Our People
• Honor Our Foundational Principle Of “great People First”
• By Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people
• Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package
• Which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs

Our Culture

Inspired by our Foundational Principles, we strive to create an inclusive and energized culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enrich our team and enhance our ability to serve our clients effectively. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support employees in achieving their personal and professional goals, fostering a sense of belonging and satisfaction within our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.