Fund Accountant

About the role

Our client is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its growing finance and accounting team in Charlottesville, Virginia. The individual will take ownership of key accounting and operational activities supporting investment vehicles, with exposure to the full lifecycle of fund accounting, investment activity, valuations, financial reporting, and investor capital activity. This is a strong opportunity for an accounting or financial services professional who wants to deepen their experience in investment and fund accounting while working in a collaborative, analytical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for investment vehicles.
• Prepare, review, and post investment transactions.
• Perform account and investment reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Review investment values and investigate unusual activity or variances.
• Coordinate and process capital activity, including capital calls and distributions.
• Maintain accurate accounting workpapers, documentation, and supporting records.
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and other accounting requirements.
• Support cash management and treasury‑related activities as needed.
• Work closely with third‑party service providers to research and resolve accounting and reconciliation matters.
• Communicate with investment managers and other external partners to obtain information and support accounting and closing processes.
• Help ensure investment activity is accurately reflected within accounting records and systems.
• Develop a strong understanding of existing accounting processes, systems, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and recurring workflows.
• Leverage technology, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to improve accounting processes and analysis.
• Participate in system enhancements and other finance and accounting initiatives.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably within public accounting, investment management, fund accounting, financial services, or another complex accounting environment.
• Investment fund accounting or investment operations experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience researching and resolving transactions, reconciliations, and accounting discrepancies.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems and complex financial data.
• Experience with double‑entry accounting systems preferred.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Interest in investment structures, fund accounting, technology, automation, and emerging tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions and data analysis.
• Comfort with accounting software and complex financial data sets.
• Ability to work independently and research discrepancies.
• Collaborative mindset for working with internal and external stakeholders.

Guiding Principles

• Integrity: Demonstrates unquestioned ethics and credibility; strives to exemplify the highest ethical standards in both work and personal lives.
• Excellence: Has an exceptional work ethic, works both hard and smart, and demonstrates continuous self‑evaluation of successes and failures.
• Service: Puts others first and illustrates a mission‑driven outlook and approach.
• Stewardship: Puts long‑term interests above short‑term goals, focusing on the greater good.
• People: Demonstrates passion and excellent judgment; treats others with respect and is attentive to their needs.
• Teamwork: Takes a collaborative and selfless approach, operating under the Golden Rule.
• Humility: Comfortable with being wrong, seeks to learn from mistakes, and is willing to do anything necessary to get the job done while treating all as equals.

Position‑Based Competencies

• Accuracy: Identifies and corrects mistakes; does not repeat past mistakes; demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to make recommendations and solve problems with sound judgment.
• Adaptability: Self‑starter who can nimbly manage competing priorities; willing to assist wherever and whenever necessary.
• Relationship Management: Ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate effectively with audiences at varying organizational levels.
• Process Management: Driven by results but focused on improving processes and efficiency.
• Team Orientation: Comfortable taking direction or leading; receptive to feedback.
• Communication: Demonstrates clear, thoughtful, and thorough verbal and written skills.