Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fund Accountant with CPA credentials to join our team. This role will focus on fund-level accounting, financial reporting, investor allocations, and preparation of tax-related deliverables, including Schedule K-1s. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with private investment funds, fund administrators, or audit/tax firms supporting alternative investment structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for investment funds, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Handle fund allocations and capital account roll-forwards for partners/investors.
• Prepare and review investor capital statements and waterfall calculations.
• Support tax reporting by preparing and reviewing partnership tax schedules, including Schedule K-1s and related filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers during annual audit/tax cycles.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory and investor reporting requirements.
• Maintain fund documentation and support ad-hoc analysis for fund managers and investors.
• Assist in process improvements, system automation, and best practices in fund accounting.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 37 years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in fund accounting (private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or fund administration).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, partnership accounting, and tax concepts related to investment funds.
• Demonstrated experience preparing/reviewing fund financials and K-1s.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with investors, auditors, and fund managers.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience at a fund administrator, audit/tax firm, or within a private investment fund.
• Exposure to complex structures (master-feeder funds, SPVs, co-investments).
• Familiarity with waterfall and carried interest models.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Flexible work arrangements.

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