Fund Accountant

A fast-growing investment management firm seeks a Fund Accountant to join their dynamic team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Shadow, review, and/or prepare fund financials, property financials, and operating financials.
2. Calculate management fees and carried interest.
3. Prepare capital calls and distribution notices.
4. Monitor and project cash needs.
5. Oversee the audits of various entities and investments.
6. Liaise with tax accountants and coordinate tax filings.
7. Research tax and accounting developments.
8. Track and review portfolio investments.
9. Track and review debt covenants with lenders.
10. Create and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
11. Support the asset valuation process.
12. Troubleshoot finance and accounting issues.
13. Undertake ad hoc requests.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.

Associate:

4+ years of experience at a private equity, hedge fund, fund administrator, or auditing firm (preferably auditing alternative investment funds or financial services firm), OR 3+ years of experience at a CPA firm handling full cycle accounting and supporting documents, AND will need to take an accounting and finance exam.

Analyst:

0-3 years of experience at a private equity, hedge fund, fund administrator, audit firm, or CPA firm.

CPA a plus.

Must be proficient in the following:

1. Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
2. Good communication skills, both oral and written.
3. Problem solving.
4. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
5. Multitasking and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
6. A strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly fund and partnership accounting.