Associate, Fund Accounting

About Cresset

Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized**—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success.

We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.

Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron’s among the nation’s top multi-family offices, * Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.

Job Description

Cresset seeks a Fund Accounting Associate to support and work very closely with the Investment Strategy Team to provide required fund accounting and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review periodic fund reconciliation reports for P&L, NAVs, and economic allocations. Research variances, assist in resolutions, and ensure timely and accurate deliverables to fund investors.
• Coordinate with multiple fund administrators to ensure that all fund work is completed timely and accurately.
• Coordinate delivery of capital call and distribution notices to investors as well as financial statements, tax documents, and capital statements. Liaise with Wealth Advisors Team and Client Services Team to address investor inquiries.
• Prepare periodic performance reports of platform solutions for management review and investment decision‐making. Maintain accurate and timely data in our reporting systems.
• Assist in preparation and review of annual audit, tax and other external reporting requirements relevant to limited partnership funds.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal business groups and client service providers.
• Evaluate, modify and monitor current processes and controls to create efficiencies and produce more refined and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s preferred; CPA or CFA strongly preferred
• Approximately 2+ years of related experience, preferably with a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Fund Administrator, Fund Accounting Group or Public Accounting Firms
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; fluent in MS Office
• Addepar experience preferred
• Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and time management skills

What We Offer:

At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset’s policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Everything Starts With Culture.

Our Vision

We exist to optimize wealth and elevate life—giving clients the time, clarity, and trusted partnership to pursue what matters most.