Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant

Requirements

• CPA preferred
• Must possess a four-year college degree with a major in Accounting
• Two to four years of private equity partnership or real estate fund accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience

Responsibilities

• Review calculations of investor cash flow activity including capital call and distribution notices
• Track daily cash activity, including setting up wire payments and daily cash projections
• Review management and performance fees
• Assist in the review of the quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP / IFRS
• Assist in the review of quarterly performance reporting
• Review workpapers and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit
• Review partner allocations and capital account statements
• Support the investment team in the closing of transactions, including responding to information requests, review of allocations, review of reporting requirements and other support and analysis as needed
• Support various fund administrators and coordinate delivery of required reporting
• Understand partnership agreements and interpret reporting requirements and partner economics
• Correspond with Corporate Accounting / General Partners regarding accounting/reporting questions, or comments
• Review distribution waterfalls and carried interest
• Respond to investor requests in a professional and timely manner
• Assist tax department with Fund and investor K-1s review and various tax payments
• Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Real Estate accounting, Investment Company Accounting and ASC 820 (FAS 157)
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills