Fund Accountant

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Posted Sep 11, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$90K – $110K/yr

Overview

This role sits in the fund administration business unit that operates the day-to-day work behind private market funds and feeder vehicles accessed through the platform, including fund accounting, capital calls and distributions, investor allocations, financial statements, and audit support.

As a Fund Accountant, you will own the end-to-end operations of a portfolio of funds. You will work closely with banking, legal, audit, and tax partners, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape software that supports the work.

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day fund operations across financial accounting, capital calls and distributions, investor and financial reporting, and cash management.
  • Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, capital account statements, and investor-level allocations.
  • Interpret fund legal documents (limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, and side letters) and apply their economic terms to allocations, waterfalls, and fee calculations.
  • Partner with external service providers across banking, legal, audit, and tax to support a seamless experience for investors and fund sponsors.
  • Work with the software development team to scope, test, and implement automation and other efficiency improvements across fund workflows.
  • Support other internal teams on processes related to fundraising, diligence, and investor relations.
  • Lead special projects and initiatives when interests and strategic priorities align.
  • Follow and contribute to ongoing improvement of compliance policies and process documentation.

Requirements

  • 2–3+ years of experience within fund administration, private markets (venture capital or private equity), fintech, or another finance-oriented professional services capacity, with proven operations and project management skills.
  • Familiarity with fund accounting and administration concepts in private markets and applicable reporting requirements.
  • Experience working within a regulated and supervised industry.
  • Robust analytical skills across quantitative and qualitative metrics.
  • Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to lead and manage complex initiatives and tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA or CFA, or meaningful progress toward either.
  • Public accounting experience in an alternative investments or financial services practice.
  • Hands-on experience with a fund accounting platform, or with migrating from one platform to another.
  • Comfort using SQL, advanced Excel, or AI-assisted tools to speed up recurring analysis and reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 base (bonus and equity eligibility)
  • Benefits: medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); responsible vacation time (PTO)
  • Total compensation may include a discretionary performance-based bonus.
  • The base pay offered will be determined based on experience, location, skills, training, certifications, education, internal equity, and market data.

Location

  • Fully Remote Position (within the United States)
  • Travel may be required for company offsites
  • Broadband internet connection required
  • Location: All I-9 eligible candidates will be considered

Employment Type

  • Full-time