Associate, Fund Accounting

Firm Overview Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. is a specialist private equity investment firm focused on growth-oriented media, communications, education and technology companies across North America and Europe. Providence combines its partnership approach to investing with deep industry expertise to help management teams build exceptional businesses and generate attractive returns. Since its founding in 1989, Providence has invested over $40 billion across more than 180 private equity portfolio companies. With its headquarters in Providence, RI, the firm also has offices in New York, London, Boston and Atlanta. Position Overview This person will join a five-person team and report to the Director & Controller, Fund Accounting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and is flexible to take on whatever task is needed. Responsibilities Prepare bank reconciliations Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation Assist with weekly cash activity reporting Prepare and track Fund capital calls and distributions Assist with preparation of quarterly financial statements Interact and coordinate with auditors as needed Respond to ad-hoc limited partner requests Prepare wire transfers Ad-hoc reporting and special projects as necessary Miscellaneous responsibilities as deemed appropriate and needed within the finance team Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of experience required, preferably within a Big 4 public accounting environment Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance CPA or working towards CPA strongly preferred Proficient Microsoft Excel skills Experience with Workday and Investran a plus, but not required Meticulous attention to detail and high level of conscientiousness to work product Strong verbal and written communication skills Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (the “Firm”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation with respect to any applicant for employment in matters of hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary actions, assignments, working conditions, termination, compensation, fringe benefits or other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr