Fund Accounting Manager / Senior Associate

Job Description

Title: Fund Accounting Mgr / Senior Associate

Client: Large Public Accounting Firm

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months

Pay: $75-$85(C2C) - Sr. Associate...W2 rates available upon request.

$100-$110(C2C) - Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager or Senior Associate to join a leading public accounting firm on a 6-month engagement. This individual will play a key role in fund financial reporting, audit coordination, and oversight of fund accounting processes, ensuring the integrity of financial data across complex investment structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and quarterly NAV calculations, including pricing, financial reporting, and accounting of the Fund.
• Coordinate and lead the Fund audit process, working directly with external auditors to meet reporting deadlines.
• Manage partnership transactions, including carried interest and waterfall calculations.
• Oversee purchase and sale transactions throughout their full life cycles.
• Ensure fund and investment accounting compliance with U.S. GAAP and other local GAAP requirements.
• Perform analytical reviews of monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data to evaluate historical performance and forecast future results.
• Prepare cash flow analyses, total rate of return, and profitability reports to support portfolio management decisions.
• Prepare and monitor debt covenant reporting and communicate fund debt positions to management.
• Track and ensure accurate application of tax strategies within the fund and its investments.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders including portfolio managers, controllers, and auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system automation to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, providing training, coaching, and performance assessments.
• Maintain high utilization and meet or exceed targeted billable hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred/required depending on level.
• 3–8 years of fund accounting experience, ideally within a public accounting firm or fund administrator.
• Strong working knowledge of fund accounting systems, including Investran, Geneva, OneSource, or DFIN Arc Reporting.
• Proven experience with complex investment and fund structures, including master-feeder funds, blocker entities, liquidated funds, and newly launched funds.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with Fund Portfolio Managers, Controllers, and Audit teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with automation tools or process optimization initiatives preferred.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.
  
  

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