Role Overview:
Seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to oversee fund accounting operations, ensure accurate NAV reporting, and provide technical expertise in private equity fund administration. The role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with mentorship, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and validate NAVs, financial statements, and partner capital statements in compliance with GAAP.
- Post, reconcile, and monitor complex transactions, including bank feeds, journal entries, and investment updates.
- Analyze fund agreements and capital/distribution requests to assess impact on accounting and partner capital.
- Review accounting entries for complex events such as restructuring, acquisitions, and investment disposals.
- Collaborate with operations teams to resolve exceptions and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Mentor junior team members, provide training, and serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Support team leadership in achieving KPIs, monitoring performance, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and deliver high-quality service to clients.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of private equity or fund accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of venture capital, private equity, fund structures, and fund administration.
- Experience interpreting Limited Partnership Agreements.
- Familiarity with Investran or similar fund accounting platforms is advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities, with a proactive approach to process improvement.
