Senior Fund Accountant

Responsibilities: 

• Review and ensure the accuracy of the work completed by fund administrators and provide direction, solutions, and feedback where necessary 
• Perform review of the month-end closing workbooks to reconcile investor allocations, valuations, management fees, and incentive/carry fee calculations 
• Perform cash management and planning activities 
• Review accrual schedules to ensure all positions are paying and accruing interest 
• Planning and executing funding of investments, issuing capital calls and distributions, paying fund expenses and other liabilities 
• Handle leverage facilities for private equity funds, including tracking loans, making interest payments, preparing compliance packages, and processing paydowns 
• Provide client support 
• Perform reconciliation of capital activity for clients 
• Prepare specialized reporting packages as requested by clients and portfolio teams 
• Answer clients’ questions regarding their investments 
• Provide leadership to junior staff – act as a role model, provide training and support, monitor their progress, and review their work 
• Manage audit and tax engagements to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process 
• Compile, review, and oversee regulatory filing and ensure it’s done timely 
• Participate in team projects and lead the ones that are assigned 
• Assist with coverage of other funds and perform additional responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field, CPA, MBA, or CFA preferred 
• 5 or more years of experience in asset management/fund accounting role 
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to quickly learn various software applications  
• Detail-oriented with the ability to synthesize multiple sources of information 
• Strong analysis and decision-making skills 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure 
• Very independent and self-starter with strong organizational skills 
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management