Senior Fund Accountant

Skill Set

• Expertise in fund accounting concepts, including allocations, management fees, and waterfalls
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; macros preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain general ledgers, record journal entries, and perform account reconciliations
• Calculate and review management fees, carried interest, capital allocations, and waterfalls
• Support capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations
• Aid in NAV calculations and financial reporting packages
• Interpret and apply fund governing documents (LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements)
• Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors and tax service providers
• Support audit and tax deliverables by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries
• Identify process improvements and support operational efficiencies within fund accounting
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably within private equity or alternative investments
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification (preferred)
• Experience working in a fund administrator, advisory, or financial services environment
• Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Dynamo and QuickBooks Online) (preferred)
• Experience supporting multiple fund structures and strategies simultaneously (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Technical and functional accounting expertise
• Results orientation and accountability
• Learning agility and continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Entrepreneurial and proactive problem-solving skills