Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Join a dynamic financial services firm as a Senior Fund Accountant, overseeing complex credit fund structures and contributing to operational excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement financial best practices and support fund growth initiatives.
• Manage reporting calendars and ensure timely preparation of financial statements and investor communications.
• Engage with private credit teams to ensure accurate accounting of complex investments under US GAAP.
• Coordinate fair value investment valuation processes with internal teams and external specialists.
• Serve as a key contact for auditors, tax accountants, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Contribute to liquidity management, forecasting, and fund performance analysis.
• Participate in quarterly board meetings, presenting financial analyses and strategic insights.
• Opportunity to grow within the role, expanding oversight to additional fund entities.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design and implement operational and financial best practices to support fund platform growth.
• Coordinate reporting calendars and oversee preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP for complex investment accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with private credit teams to set up investments in accounting systems accurately.
• Assist with fair value investment valuation processes and liaise with external valuation specialists.
• Prepare and review internal and external deliverables, including investor and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate liquidity management and forecasting with treasury teams.
• Act as the primary contact for auditors and tax accountants regarding fund entities.
• Participate in board meetings, presenting financial analyses and performance insights.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fund accounting; 7 years preferred.
• Expertise in US GAAP and complex investment accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, performance analysis, and valuation processes.
• Strong organizational skills to manage reporting calendars and deliverables.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional fund structures and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with liquidity management and forecasting practices.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment with occasional on-site presence.