Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

About the role

The Senior Fund Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting and financial statements of the Company's fund partnership vehicles. This role involves working with a team of accountants and various fund administrators, and collaborating with the Fund Accounting Treasury, Operations, and Investment Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Review calculations of investor cash flow activity including capital call and distribution notices
• Track daily cash activity, including setting up wire payments and daily cash projections
• Avoidance of management and performance fees
• Aid in the review of the quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP / IFRS
• Aid in the review of quarterly performance reporting
• Review workpapers and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit
• Avoidance of partner allocations and capital account statements
• Support the investment team in the closing of transactions, including responding to information requests, reviewing allocations, reviewing reporting requirements, and other support and analysis as needed
• Coordinate with various fund administrators and deliver required reporting
• Understand partnership agreements and interpret reporting requirements and partner economics
• Communicate with Corporate Accounting / General Partners regarding accounting/reporting questions, or comments
• Review distribution waterfalls and carried interest
• Respond to investor requests in a professional and timely manner
• Avoidance of tax department with Fund and investor K-1s review and various tax payments
• Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Four-year college degree with a major in accounting
• Two to four years of private equity partnership or real estate fund accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience with Real Estate accounting, Investment Company Accounting, and ASC 820 (FAS 157)
• Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Pay

$95,000 - $105,000