Are you an experienced Private Equity Fund Accountant looking to take your career to the next level
We're looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to join our growing Fund Accounting team. In this role, you'll manage complex private equity accounting activities, support fund operations from investment through distribution, and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting to investment managers and investors.
If you're passionate about Private Equity, Fund Accounting, NAV, Capital Calls, and Financial Reporting, this is an excellent opportunity to work with sophisticated fund structures while collaborating with a high-performing global team.
What You'll Own
Private Equity Fund Accounting
- Prepare and review end-to-end Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for Private Equity funds.
- Perform detailed cash, position, and Trial Balance reconciliations with fund administrators, custodians, prime brokers, and banking partners.
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
- Calculate and maintain partner allocations for income, expenses, gains, and losses.
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual Partner Statements, ensuring accurate tracking of paid-in capital, capital commitments, and unfunded commitments.
Private Equity Fund Operations
Support the full Private Equity fund lifecycle, including:
- Processing capital calls and investor drawdowns.
- Managing investor distributions.
- Applying waterfall calculations and distribution methodologies.
- Calculating preferred returns and carried interest allocations.
- Supporting pre-closing and post-closing investment transactions.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and trial balances.
- Ensure all reporting deliverables are accurate, timely, and audit-ready.
- Partner with Fund Controllers and internal stakeholders to investigate accounting variances and resolve reporting issues.
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Review accounting workflows, reporting processes, and system activities to identify inefficiencies and operational risks.
- Partner with the Fund Accounting Lead and team members to improve workflows and streamline recurring accounting processes.
- Support automation initiatives, enhance reporting templates, and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that improve efficiency and data quality.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen accounting operations and client service delivery.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in Fund Accounting or Fund Administration, with a strong focus on Private Equity or Closed-End Funds.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Net Asset Value (NAV)
- Capital Calls
- Investor Distributions
- Waterfall Calculations
- Carried Interest
- Bank and Cash Reconciliations
- Trial Balance Reconciliations
- Strong understanding of the Private Equity fund lifecycle and investor capital accounting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, complex formulas, and large financial workbooks.
- Experience using fund accounting platforms such as Advent Geneva or similar investment accounting systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain accounting results and financial variances to Fund Controllers and internal stakeholders.
Why Join Us
- Work with complex Private Equity fund structures and sophisticated investment portfolios.
- Gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from capital calls to carried interest and investor reporting.
- Collaborate with experienced Fund Controllers and investment professionals.
- Contribute to automation and finance transformation initiatives that improve operational excellence.
- Join a collaborative, high-performing team with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
