Fund Accountant

Job Overview

Compensation

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Schedule

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting: Prepare and maintain fund accounting records, general ledger activity, reconciliations, expense allocations, and monthly NAV support.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with financial statements, investor reporting, regulatory filings, and supporting schedules while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Fund Administration: Coordinate with third-party fund administrators to review NAV packages, reconciliations, financial reports, and accounting deliverables.
• Audit Support: Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to provide documentation, respond to inquiries, and support the annual audit process.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with accounting, compliance, investor relations, and investment teams to support reporting, operational initiatives, and ad hoc requests.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, improve reporting workflows, and leverage technology to increase operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, public accounting, or private investment accounting is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience supporting private equity, private credit, hedge funds, alternative investments, or other investment management strategies is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills are required, and experience with ERP systems, fund accounting platforms, AI tools, or financial reporting software is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, technical accounting, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams are required.