Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Collaborate with a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment, focusing on fund accounting for private investments and special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
• Utilize your expertise in alternative asset management to design and implement effective financial controls and scalable infrastructure.
• Engage with diverse accounting tasks, including reconciliations, valuation, and capital calls/distributions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate third-party service providers to maintain financial record accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to strategic process design and report delivery, providing timely insights to management.
• Collaborate across departments to review and process transactions, resolving discrepancies effectively.
• Leverage your auditing experience to assess investment positions, valuation models, and performance analysis.
• Support the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance workflow and operational quality.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare internal and external financial reports, ensuring accurate systems and recordkeeping for private investments and SPVs.
• Support operating transactions in compliance with documented policies and procedures.
• Perform fund accounting tasks, including reconciliations, valuation information, and NAV package reviews.
• Monitor third-party service providers to ensure performance aligns with expectations and financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with Middle Office and Tax departments to review and process transactions effectively.
• Audit investment positions, valuation models, and performance analysis, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Assess transaction information capture and suggest process or system enhancements.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical resources to support organizational goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA certification required.
• 3-5 years of public accounting or equivalent experience, including exposure to alternative asset management firms.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficiency in general ledger and private equity/SPV accounting software.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex documents and summarize key facts.
• Proven experience in managing client relationships and motivating team members.
• Excellent project and time management skills, with a performance-driven mindset.
• Familiarity with AI tools for efficiency and workflow improvement.