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Lead Fund Accountant
Location
United States
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
In this role, you will lead fund-level accounting operations for complex investment structures, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. You will manage month-end and year-end close processes, oversee capital activity and distributions, and serve as a key liaison for investor inquiries. The position involves technical accounting analysis, process improvement initiatives, and collaboration across finance, legal, treasury, and compliance teams. You will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality financial data, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency. This role requires autonomy, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-volume environment. It offers the opportunity to influence accounting policies and drive best practices in fund management.
- Lead the preparation of fund-level financial statements, journal entries, supporting schedules, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Manage month-end and year-end close procedures, including capital account statements and reconciliations.
- Oversee fund capital tables, ensuring accurate recording of ownership details, contributions, distributions, and unfunded balances.
- Prepare and review capital call and distribution calculations in compliance with governing agreements.
- Conduct technical accounting research and produce clear, actionable accounting position memoranda.
- Review investment activity to ensure proper accounting treatment and alignment with fund agreements.
- Collaborate with investor relations, legal, treasury, tax, and compliance teams to support reporting and cross-functional alignment.
- Identify opportunities to enhance processes, reporting flows, and internal controls for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or CPA eligibility strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of fund accounting or audit experience, with exposure to private equity, venture capital, private credit, and/or real estate funds.
- Strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to independently research, interpret, and apply US GAAP.
- Experience with complex fund structures, waterfall mechanics, carried interest, and capital activity.
- Proficiency with accounting systems such as Yardi Investment Accounting, Investment Management, or Investran preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, scenario analysis, and reconciliation techniques.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to operate independently, and comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus bonus, with total compensation commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday benefits exceeding market expectations.
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional voluntary benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Flexible remote work environment with support for collaboration and career growth.
Company Description
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or CPA eligibility strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of fund accounting or audit experience, with exposure to private equity, venture capital, private credit, and/or real estate funds.
- Strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to independently research, interpret, and apply US GAAP.
- Experience with complex fund structures, waterfall mechanics, carried interest, and capital activity.
- Proficiency with accounting systems such as Yardi Investment Accounting, Investment Management, or Investran preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, scenario analysis, and reconciliation techniques.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to operate independently, and comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus bonus, with total compensation commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday benefits exceeding market expectations.
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional voluntary benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Flexible remote work environment with support for collaboration and career growth.
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