Fund Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Confidential – Senior Fund Accountant

About the Company
An established and growing technology-focused private equity firm with multiple U.S. and international offices. The firm invests in mid-market software and technology-enabled services companies through buyout, growth capital, emerging buyout, and private credit strategies, with over $23B in committed capital.

Position Summary
The firm is seeking a full-time Senior Fund Accountant to join its Finance team. This hybrid role (Mon–Thu in-office, Fri remote) reports to the Fund Controller and is responsible for overseeing fund accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting for multiple investment funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and oversee the preparation of quarterly/annual fund financial statements by the fund administrator in accordance with GAAP.

• Manage capital activity including calls, distributions, and partner capital allocations.

• Review reconciliations of investment, cash, and partner capital accounts.

• Review management fee and waterfall allocations, including carried interest and preferred returns.

• Oversee fund expense allocations per fund policies.

• Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, regulations, and internal controls.

• Coordinate and manage annual fund audits with external auditors.

• Assist in portfolio valuation reviews and cross-functional projects with Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and Investment teams.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, automation, and risk reduction.

• Present annual process improvement outcomes to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 3–5+ years of private equity fund accounting or administration experience preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with fund accounting software.

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.

• Strong written/verbal communication skills.

• U.S. work authorization required.

• CPA designation or active pursuit preferred.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary and outstanding benefits, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, life and disability insurance, and additional perks.