Fund Accountant

Overview

• Manage asset diligence and portfolio oversight for a growing private equity fund.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure investment success and compliance.
• Develop and maintain performance tracking systems and key performance indicators.
• Participate in transaction closing processes and valuation reviews.
• Contribute to operational enhancements and strategic initiatives for portfolio companies.
• Support financial and operational due diligence on potential investments.
• Leverage industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct financial and operational due diligence for investment opportunities.
• Develop and track key performance indicators for portfolio companies.
• Analyze portfolio company performance against business plans and underwriting assumptions.
• Review financial statements and board reports for insights.
• Assist in valuation processes in compliance with accounting standards.
• Coordinate with external valuation firms and auditors for validation.
• Support transaction closing processes and documentation reviews.
• Identify operational enhancement opportunities for portfolio companies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 4-7+ years of experience in finance, audit, consulting, or private equity diligence.
• Strong financial analysis and valuation skills.
• Proven ability to develop and track KPIs and dashboards.
• Experience with due diligence, transaction closings, and valuations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external advisors.
• Knowledge of fair value accounting standards (ASC 820, IFRS 13).