Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Serve as a Senior Fund Accountant, managing fund accounting operations and ensuring compliance with established procedures and deadlines.
• Collaborate with clients to understand fund structures, operating agreements, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate team tasks related to capital calls, distributions, valuations, and financial reporting.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial reports and letters for submission to senior management.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve processes and training.
• Ensure compliance with external document control policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive interactions with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients and limited partners.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage fund accounting tasks, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, and management fee calculations.
• Coordinate and oversee fund closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate priorities and coordinate workload distribution among team members.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial reports and correspondence for client directors.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with external policies and document control standards.
• Proactively identify operational issues and implement effective solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, promoting skill development and professional growth.
• Interact confidently with clients, limited partners, and external parties, fostering strong relationships.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting; 7 years preferred.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, journal entries, and fund closing processes.
• Strong understanding of management fee calculations and limited partnership agreements.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior team members and external stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior team members effectively.
• Experience in identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and external document control policies.