Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Lead fund accounting and financial reporting for private equity funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with investment teams and valuation specialists to support complex fund structures and ensure accurate fair value conclusions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Coordinate audit and tax engagements, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax providers.
• Review and approve NAV calculations, investor reporting packages, and financial statements prepared under US GAAP.
• Drive efficiency through process improvements, documentation, and implementation of best practices.
• Respond to investor and client inquiries with clarity and professionalism, acting as a trusted accounting partner.
• Support onboarding and integration of new team members into the organization’s culture and processes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage the full lifecycle of fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, and investment accounting.
• Oversee management fee and carried interest calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with fund agreements.
• Review investment valuations in accordance with ASC 820, ensuring well-documented fair value conclusions.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual financial statement preparation and review under US GAAP standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for audit and tax engagements, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Support funds with complex legal structures, including SPVs, co-investments, and multi-entity arrangements.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to senior and staff fund accountants, reviewing their work for quality assurance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fund accounting operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on fund accounting and reporting experience, preferably in private equity.
• Strong knowledge of capital activity, valuations, and complex fund structures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills with great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced spreadsheet capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in an on-site team setting.
• Experience with US GAAP and ASC 820 standards for financial reporting and valuations.