Senior Fund Accountant (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Overview

A leading private equity fund services firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its growing Connecticut team. This position offers a blend of fund accounting and client-facing exposure, supporting private equity and venture capital clients across the full fund administration lifecycle.

The role provides strong visibility into fund operations, financial reporting, capital activity, and investor communications while working closely with senior leadership and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of private equity and venture capital funds across day-to-day accounting and operational activities
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly NAV packages, capital call notices, and distribution calculations
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial statement preparation and investor reporting deliverables
• Maintain fund general ledgers, reconciliations, and partnership allocations
• Coordinate with internal accounting, investor services, and reporting teams to ensure timely deliverables
• Support client communications and respond to investor and ad hoc reporting requests
• Track reporting timelines and assist in meeting fund deadlines
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with workflow documentation
• Participate in client calls and collaborate with senior managers on fund-related matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–6+ years of private equity or venture capital fund accounting experience
• Candidates from public accounting with private equity, venture capital, or asset management audit experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, fund structures, and LPAs
• Experience preparing fund financial statements and investor reporting packages
• Advanced Excel skills required; exposure to Investran or CRM systems is a plus
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

*This role can sit in Stamford, CT or Syracuse, NY