Senior Fund Accountant

Job Description

Senior Fund Accountant | 150k-185k base + ~20% bonus

Boutique PE Fund focused on media & entertainment seeking a 4-to-6-year Fund Accounting professional who started their career in public accounting AND has transitioned into industry.

FANTASTIC opportunity to step into a lean finance team with DIRECT exposure to Investment Team + Investor Relations

This role offers broad exposure across fund accounting, financial reporting, valuation support, investor reporting, audits, and fund operations. Working closely with senior finance leadership, investment professionals, investor relations, fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm's investment funds and related vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and is looking for meaningful responsibility within a lean, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

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• Coordinate quarterly fund closes with external fund administrators and review NAV packages, capital account activity, financial statements, and partner allocations for accuracy.
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• Review and validate capital calls, investor distributions, management fee calculations, carried interest allocations, and waterfall calculations in accordance with governing fund documents.
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• Review investor capital account statements and support investor reporting processes.
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• Assist with the quarterly valuation process, including gathering portfolio company information, updating valuation models, and preparing supporting materials for valuation reviews.
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• Serve as a primary point of contact during annual fund audits and coordinate information requests between auditors, administrators, and internal stakeholders.
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• Support tax reporting and compliance activities, including reviewing investor tax reporting, estimated payments, extensions, and investment holding structures.
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• Partner with Investor Relations to respond to investor inquiries, due diligence requests, and fundraising-related reporting requirements.
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• Manage cash activity, bank reconciliations, investment funding requirements, and related treasury functions.
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• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, automation, and reporting capabilities across the finance platform.
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• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as needed
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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• CPA designation preferred.
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• 4–6 years of relevant experience within private equity fund accounting, private funds administration, or public accounting serving alternative investment clients.
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• Prior experience with private equity funds, partnership accounting, and investor allocations.
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• Strong understanding of investment company accounting, fair value measurement, and private fund structures.
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• Experience reviewing management fee calculations, carried interest, capital activity, and partnership waterfalls.
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• Familiarity with complex investment structures, including feeder funds, blocker entities, co-investment vehicles, and special purpose entities.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
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• Experience with fund accounting systems such as Investran or similar platforms preferred.
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• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively within a lean team environment.
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Ideal Background

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in public accounting or fund administration, combined with private equity fund accounting experience. This individual should be comfortable taking ownership of critical accounting and reporting processes, interacting with multiple stakeholders, and contributing to the continued development of the firm's finance function.