What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accounting Manager position at Madison-Davis, LLC?
Overview:
A leading private equity fund services firm is seeking an Fund Accounting Manager to join its growing Connecticut team. This position offers a blend of fund operations and client management, supporting fund managers across private equity and venture capital strategies. You’ll collaborate with senior client leaders and gain visibility into all aspects of the fund administration lifecycle — from capital calls and reporting to valuations and investor communications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Client Managers and Directors to support a portfolio of private equity and venture capital funds.
- Coordinate internal fund accounting, investor services, and financial reporting teams to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements, investor letters, and capital activity notices.
- Support day-to-day client communications and respond to investor inquiries and ad hoc requests.
- Track operational timelines, monitor progress, and follow up to meet reporting deadlines.
- Identify and escalate issues proactively while proposing process improvements.
- Participate in client calls and meetings alongside senior managers.
- Contribute to internal documentation, SOPs, and workflow improvements.
Qualifications:
- 4 years of private equity or venture capital fund accounting experience, preferably from a fund administrator or public accounting firm.
- Candidates straight from public accounting with asset management or PE/VC audit clients are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Strong understanding of fund structures, partnership accounting, and LPAs.
- Advanced Excel skills; exposure to Investran or CRM systems a plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-management abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus).
Salary : $115,000 - $140,000