Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Join a prominent financial services firm as a Senior Fund Accountant, driving excellence in fund-level accounting and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial operations and reporting.
• Prepare detailed quarterly fund financial statements and investor reporting packages with precision and timeliness.
• Engage with external auditors during annual audits to uphold transparency and regulatory adherence.
• Contribute to automation and process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency in accounting workflows.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values analytical precision and technical expertise.
• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.
• Be part of a team supporting innovative companies driving industry transformation and growth.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and review quarterly fund financial statements and investor reporting packages with precision and timeliness.
• Calculate and reconcile carried interest allocations, including waterfall models and complex partnership structures.
• Support forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting for senior management decision-making.
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts using advanced accounting systems and tools.
• Prepare and review tax workpapers to support fund tax compliance and estimates.
• Contribute to process automation initiatives to streamline fund accounting and reporting workflows.
• 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; experience with Investran 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 and commitment to excellence.