Fund Accountant

What You'll Do

• Fund Accounting & Financial Close: 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.
• Cook up and process capital activity, including capital calls and distributions.
• Maintain accurate accounting workpapers, documentation, and supporting records.
• Aid with financial reporting, audits, and other accounting requirements.
• Support cash management and treasury-related activities as needed.

Investment Operations & External Coordination

• Collaborate 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.
• Ensure investment activity is accurately reflected within accounting records and systems.
• Process capital activity, including capital calls and distributions.

Investment Accounting & Reporting

• 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.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation 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.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Interest in investment structures, fund accounting, technology, automation, and emerging tools.