What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Raptor Group?
Company Description: The Raptor Group is an investment firm that sources and invests in companies across multiple stages and asset classes, including early stage, private and public equity, and funds. Backed by the Family Office of Jim Pallotta, the firm focuses on sectors such as technology, fintech, sports, consumer, media, entertainment, and healthcare. The Raptor Group aims to add strategic and operational value beyond capital, leveraging deep industry expertise and a global network to support portfolio company growth. The firm partners with driven entrepreneurs, innovators, operators, executives, and professional investors who seek a collaborative partner focused on generating long-term, outsized investment returns.
Role Description: This role is for a member of the Accounting and Finance team and offers broad exposure across both a single-family office and private equity platform. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and interested in building a well-rounded skill set in a lean, high-impact environment with direct visibility to senior leadership and investment activity.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Family Office:
· Support end-to-end investment execution and tracking, including pipeline monitoring, liquidity planning, wire initiation, and subsequent investment accounting and monitoring.
· Assist with maintaining the founder's personal financial records, including monthly close balance sheets and income statements.
· Record all personal and investment-related journal entries in Asset Vantage.
· Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages, including reconciliations, valuation updates, and investment documentation.
· Prepare the annual summary package for the CFO.
· Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the founder's annual tax return and quarterly estimated tax payments.
· Prepare annual personal financial statements for lenders, creditors, and other external parties as needed.
· Prepare the quarterly illiquid holdings report for the founder.
· Support ad hoc requests / projects.
Private Equity Platform:
· Review the fund administrator's quarterly reporting package.
· Partner with investment team members to address reporting and performance-related inquiries.
· Prepare internal quarterly review materials, including partner allocations and performance tracking.
· Maintain investment valuation support files and assist in valuation processes.
· Assist in preparing and reviewing capital calls, distributions, and quarterly investor reports.
· Support coordination with external auditors and tax advisors to support interim and year-end processes.
Qualifications & Skills:
· Professional Background: A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
· 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting, private equity, or a family office environment.
· Education: CPA designation or active pursuit of licensure preferred.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@raptorgroup.com.