Senior Fund Accountant

The ideal candidate will be essential in the support and review processes including the production of periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, enhances the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position focuses on investment and consolidation accounting as well as researching and implementing complex GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all financial statements, including statements of cash flow, are presented in accordance with GAAP and are issued on a timely basis each month/quarter
• Reviews, on a monthly basis, all financial supporting data to ensure the integrity of the information contained in the financial statement is maintained
• Record, reconcile and oversee capital transactions including subscriptions, capital calls and distributions
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Collaborates with the VP of Finance and Accounting Manager on implementation of new accounting policies and procedures
• Identifies technical and professional development training needs for the Accounting Department and works closely with the VP of Finance and Accounting Manager to develop an annual plan to successfully implement the program
• Collaborate and guide the accounting operations of subsidiary entities, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures
• Analyze financial results of subsidiary entities and collaborate with VP of Finance on recommendations
• Assist with preparation and review of quarterly and annual fund and/or consolidated reports
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audits
• Coordinate the provision of information to external tax accountants for various tax filings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• A minimum of three years working in a public accounting firm
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex consolidation and investment accounting concepts
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• System implementation and upgrading experience preferred
• Multi-location background
• Acquisition target due diligence and integration experience
• Ability to delegate work responsibility with strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and strategizing capabilities
• Progressive experience leading teams and/or managing projects
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with peers, executive management and customers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel