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Fund Accounting Manager

Fund Accounting Manager

CompanySixth Street
LocationDallas, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 7 -10+ years accounting experience in a combination of public accounting (either audit or tax), fund admin, or another private equity or investment management firm
  • Strong accounting and excel skills; professional certification (CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices

Responsibilities

  • Manage all accounting responsibilities within the monthly, quarterly, annual closing cycles
  • Assist in oversight of the Funds’ Administrator
  • Update and reconcile internal investment and accounting systems to the Funds’ Administrator
  • Manage investor reporting and requests including capital calls, distributions, and reporting
  • Manage the fund audit process and research questions from auditors
  • Assist with various compliance reports (e.g., credit facility, limited partnership agreement, etc.)
  • Assist with quarterly valuation process
  • Assist with fund expense reporting and analysis
  • Develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes
  • Identify and help solve for critical accounting and reporting issues
  • Manage and perform special projects and analysis for firm leadership

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with alternative investments, private equity and partnership accounting, and fund administration are a plus.
  • B.S. in Accounting or a related field
  • Experience with credit, equity, and real estate investment products
  • Self-starter who requires little direction
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment
  • Strong sense of urgency; ability to execute quickly and efficiently with strong attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Structured problem solver who can synthesize sophisticated information from a variety of sources into implementable recommendations and solutions
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams
  • Strong prioritization and project management skills
  • Comfort working in a high growth, iterative environment