Senior Fund Accountant

Responsibilities

• Direct the review of accounting records to support internal analysis and investor-facing reporting.
• Examine monthly deal-level and fund-level reporting packages, confirm completeness and accuracy, and provide formal approval for reporting deliverables.
• Assess balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by third-party providers to ensure account activity is properly documented.
• Contribute to the quarterly valuation process by evaluating valuation models, reviewing results, and comparing operating performance against budget expectations.
• Respond to valuation-related questions from investment and operations stakeholders and help maintain reliable financial information within business intelligence reporting tools.
• Prepare and validate quarterly calculations for management fees, placement-related fees, offsets, preferred returns, and general partner allocations.
• Perform principal and interest calculations across investment positions and support fund-level investment accounting activities.
• Review investor communications and reporting materials, including capital activity notices, investor statements, and financial statements, while coordinating distribution information with investor relations, treasury, and tax teams.
• Support annual audit activities by reviewing audited financial statements and footnotes, organizing requested documentation, and addressing auditor questions during interim and year-end procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in fund accounting, alternative investments, financial services, or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles applicable to investment funds.
• Demonstrated experience with balance sheet analysis, and financial statement review.
• Knowledge of valuations, investor reporting, and alternative investment structures.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work effectively in accounting and reporting systems; experience with business intelligence tools is helpful.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software and systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Technical accounting knowledge.
• Sound analytical judgment.
• Ability to manage detailed fund operations.
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Knowledge of alternative investment structures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to top jobs and career advancement opportunities.
• Free online training resources.
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility.

Pay

• Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• The position offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs.

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