Fund Accounting Lead

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Fund Accounting Lead to join our growing team in Seattle. In this highly visible role, you will own the accounting, reporting, and operations across our investment funds, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless experience for internal and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership position where you’ll build scalable processes, partner closely with investment and operations teams, and help shape the financial backbone of a rapidly expanding organization.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end fund accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, NAV calculations, fee accruals, and performance reporting.
• Lead quarterly and annual fund closes, preparing financial statements, capital account rolls, waterfall models, and partner allocations.
• Collaborate with external fund administrators to review workpapers, validate NAVs, resolve discrepancies, and uphold reporting accuracy.
• Manage capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, wires, investor notices, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee investment-level accounting including valuations, cash movements, realized/unrealized gains, and investment tracking.
• Coordinate with the investment team to monitor transactions, pipeline activity, and performance metrics.
• Support audits and regulatory filings, partnering with auditors, tax advisors, and compliance teams throughout the reporting cycle.
• Develop scalable accounting processes, documentation, and controls to support fund growth and operational efficiency.
• Drive technology adoption, leveraging accounting and reporting systems to streamline workflows and improve transparency.
• Serve as a trusted accounting resource to leadership, providing insights across fund performance, forecasts, and investor reporting.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5–8 years of fund accounting experience in venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, real estate funds, or other alternative investment structures.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, investment company accounting (ASC 946), and multi-entity structures.
• Experience with capital account maintenance, waterfalls, fund close processes, and investor reporting.
• High proficiency with Excel; experience with fund accounting systems (e.g., Investran, eFront, Juniper Square, Allvue) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with investment, operations, and external partners.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial Seattle environment where processes evolve and ownership is valued.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.