What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Fund Accountant position at Private Equity?
The Private Equity Fund Accounting team oversees the end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for a suite of private equity funds and related entities. This is a hands-on, broad-scope position within a midsize, collaborative environment where you will manage quarterly closes, lead fund audits, interface directly with investment and operations teams, and drive continuous improvements in reporting and processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical fund accounting expertise, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex fund structures with limited oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounting and reporting cycle for multiple private equity funds, co-invest vehicles, and GP/management entities.
- Oversee quarterly and annual closes, including financial statements, supporting schedules, partner allocations, and performance metrics.
- Prepare and review capital calls, distribution notices, management fee calculations, and waterfall / carry allocations.
- Coordinate annual audits and tax filings with external auditors and tax advisors; ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
- Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, valuation processes, and documentation.
- Monitor portfolio activity—investment transactions, valuations, realizations, expenses—and ensure accurate recording in the general ledger.
- Collaborate with internal teams (investment, operations, IR) on reporting, cash management, investor requests, and strategic initiatives.
- Manage relationships with third-party administrators, ensuring service quality and accuracy of NAV and reporting packages.
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff; establish best practices and support their professional development.
- Participate in system implementations, workflow enhancements, and other operational improvement projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
- 3–10 years of private equity, venture capital, or alternative investment fund accounting experience; mix of public accounting and in-house a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of fund structures, partnership accounting, carried interest mechanics, and investment company GAAP.
- Experience with private equity accounting platforms (e.g., Investran, eFront, Allvue, Fundwave) preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable in a lean, fast-moving environment with broad responsibilities.