Senior Fund Accountant (FoF)
Petra Funds Group · United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteAccounting$82k–$123k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day accounting operations for multiple Fund of Funds clients.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual NAV packages and financial statements.
- Process capital activity including capital calls, distributions, equalizations, and investor allocations.
- Record and reconcile investment activity including purchases, sales, income, expenses, and fair value reporting.
- Support accounting for underlying investments in private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, and hedge funds.
- Aid with partner capital allocations and waterfall calculations where applicable.
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and supporting schedules.
- Support quarter-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist with annual audit requests and respond to auditor inquiries as needed.
- Prepare investor reporting packages and capital account statements for manager review.
- Communicate proactively with clients to resolve day-to-day questions and issues.
- Mentor Fund Accounting Associates on an informal, as-needed basis.
- Ensure own work products are accurate, complete, and meet internal quality standards.
- Flag process improvement or automation opportunities to management.
- Stay current on relevant accounting guidance and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 4+ years of alternative investment fund accounting experience.
- Exposure to Fund of Funds accounting preferred.
- Solid understanding of: Capital calls, Distributions, Investor allocations, Partnership accounting, NAV calculations, Financial statement preparation.
- Experience with private equity, venture capital, private credit, or other alternative investment funds.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Strong organizational and client communication skills.
- Experience at a fund administrator or alternative asset manager preferred.
- Familiarity with Investran, Allvue, Geneva, or similar fund accounting systems a plus.
- Exposure to audited financial statement review a plus.
- Basic familiarity with ASC 820 fair value principles.
- Exposure to multi-currency or complex partnership structures a plus.
Pay
Salary Range: $82,000 - $123,000 per year.
Schedule
Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.