Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Join a leading financial services firm as a Senior Fund Accountant, contributing to fund-level accounting and reporting across diverse investment vehicles.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic projects and routine operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial processes.
• Play a key role in preparing quarterly fund financial statements, partner capital statements, and investor reporting packages.
• Engage with external auditors during annual audits to ensure transparency and adherence to financial regulations.
• Contribute to automation initiatives to optimize fund accounting and reporting workflows.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values analytical thinking and technical expertise.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and collaboration opportunities.
• Be part of a team that supports high-growth technology and software companies driving industry transformation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and review quarterly fund financial statements and related investor reporting packages.
• Calculate and reconcile carried interest allocations, including waterfall models and complex partnership allocations.
• Support quarterly forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting for senior management.
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts using accounting systems like Investran.
• Prepare and review tax workpapers to support fund tax compliance and estimates.
• Contribute to process automation initiatives to streamline fund accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with finance, tax, and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in public accounting; Big 4 experience preferred.
• Experience with private equity or venture capital funds, including carried interest and waterfall mechanics.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, and complex formulas.
• Proficiency in fund accounting systems; Investran experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter with adaptability to a fast-paced environment.