Senior Fund Accountant

Job Description

The ideal candidate is an experienced fund accounting professional with strong technical and analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to take ownership of processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities:

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• Oversee quarterly fund close processes in coordination with third-party administrators, including review of NAVs, financial statements, partner capital allocations, and independent reconciliations.
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• Review capital calls, distributions, management fees, and carried interest/waterfall calculations for accuracy and compliance with governing fund documents.
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• Review investor capital account statements prior to final approval and distribution.
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• Support quarterly valuation processes, including data collection, model roll-forwards, and preparation of committee materials.
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• Coordinate annual financial statement audits, serving as a key liaison between external auditors and fund administrators.
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• Oversee tax compliance activities with external advisors, including K-1 reviews, extensions, tax payments, and blocker entities.
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• Partner with Investor Relations to address investor inquiries and complete due diligence requests.
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• Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, and investment funding activities in coordination with investment professionals.
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• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology enhancements across fund accounting and reporting functions.
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Qualifications:

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• 4–8 years of relevant experience; ideally Big 4 asset management audit followed by in-house private equity fund accounting or fund administration
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• CPA preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
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• Strong knowledge of US GAAP for investment companies (ASC 946, ASC 820), LPA mechanics and distribution waterfalls
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• Experience with fund structures, including parallel funds, feeders, blockers and SPVs
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• Advanced Excel skills required; FIS™ Investran experience a plus
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• Excellent judgment, attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills
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