Fund Accounting, Senior Associate

Who We Are

At Freestone, we believe in making a meaningful difference by focusing on what truly matters to our clients. With a 26-year history of consistent growth and success, we are an independent wealth and asset management firm with over $14 billion in assets under management. Headquartered in Washington, with a team of over 120 professionals, we are dedicated to delivering a highly personalized experience that combines intelligent, thoughtful advice with unique investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning. 

About the Role 

We are adding an experienced Senior Associate to our Fund Accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of fund accounting, tax, and investment operations across a diverse set of private investment vehicles.

It is ideal for someone with a background in tax or accounting who is looking to broaden their experience within an investment management environment while developing expertise in fund structures, valuation, and investor reporting.

You will have meaningful exposure to senior leadership, investment teams, and external partners, along with a clear path for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting & Reporting: Perform accounting and financial reporting for private fund vehicles, including processing investor capital activity, calculating performance for investors and portfolio companies, maintaining books and records, preparing financial statements, forecasting cashflows, and ensuring accuracy across fund-level transactions.
• Tax Compliance & Planning: Support tax preparation and compliance for fund entities, including review of K-1s, partnership tax returns, and other tax deliverables. Apply tax knowledge to fund structures and identify planning opportunities.
• Valuation: Assist with the portfolio valuation process for fund investments, coordinating with internal stakeholders and third-party sources to ensure accurate and timely fair value reporting.
• Third-Party Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for the fund administrator, auditors, and external tax firms. Manage the flow of information and deliverables across these relationships to meet deadlines.
• Internal Collaboration: Partner closely with investment, legal, compliance, and client service teams to support reporting requirements, investor inquiries, and ad hoc analytical needs.
• Process Improvement & Technology: Actively look for ways to streamline workflows and leverage tools, including AI-powered solutions, to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability within the team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; active CPA license.
• 3 years of tax or accounting experience required; background in partnership taxation or public accounting preferred.
• Financial services or fund accounting experience.
• Eagerness to learn fund accounting, tax, and valuation concepts within an investment management context.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with fund administration or accounting platforms a plus.
• Basic working knowledge of AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) and a genuine interest in using technology to improve processes.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join Us? 

• The expected base salary for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and skill set. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and flex spending.
• Generous paid time starts at 17 days of vacation and increases with length of service, plus 10 paid holidays, and Summer Fridays.
• Meal perks, company events, team celebrations, and more!
• A collaborative, fun, and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to innovate and grow.

Our Core Values 

• Commitment: You bring passion, integrity, and energy to everything you do.
• Collaboration: Working together makes us stronger, smarter, and more innovative.
• Continuous Improvement: We’re all about growth—both for our clients and ourselves.

Freestone is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. 

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