Senior Associate, Fund Administration (Accounting)

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Posted May 23, 2026

Remote · US · Canada Full Time

Overview

This role involves joining a fast-paced start-up environment to help build out a Fund Administration service offering focused on Private Markets. The position supports fund accounting and reporting services for clients in Real Estate, Private Equity, and Venture Capital sectors. The team values self-starters with a curious mindset and a motivation to leverage technology for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Support major decisions regarding team buildout and operational policies and procedures
  • Define and implement fund administration workflows, applying best practices and process efficiencies
  • Interface directly with clients to deliver an outstanding client experience
  • Serve as a technical accounting expert and key advisor on significant business and accounting decisions
  • Perform accounting, analytical, and financial reporting duties; ensure client and investor reporting is timely and accurate
  • Review waterfall calculations, capital calls, and distributions in accordance with clients’ Limited Partnership Agreements
  • Prepare and review asset- and fund-level performance metrics such as IRRs and TVPI
  • Assist in preparing, compiling, and verifying external client and regulatory reporting
  • Prepare financial information for stockholders and investor reports
  • Assist with annual audits, including preparation of initial drafts of audit reports, schedules, disclosures, and PBC lists; assist with tax returns
  • Research and interpret the impact of recent accounting developments

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of fund accounting or audit experience with exposure to Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit, and/or Real Estate funds
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
  • Experience with complex fund structures, waterfall calculations, performance metrics (IRRs), distributions, and capital calls
  • Experience with annual reporting including audited financial statements
  • Passion for technology and desire to use it to improve business operations
  • Experience scoping system requirements and implementing new systems
  • Strategic thinker able to manage both details and big picture
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously without losing track of details
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, strong work ethic, and ownership mentality

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Investran software preferred

Compensation & Benefits

  • U.S. base salary range: $85,000 - $105,000
  • Canadian base salary range: $80,000 - $110,000
  • Actual salary based on experience, skillset, location, and local minimum pay requirements
  • Equity participation
  • Health, dental, and vision care for employees and their families
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Mental wellness coverage
  • Fertility and growing family support
  • Flexible time off in addition to company-paid holidays
  • Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits
  • Allowance to customize home work and technology setup
  • Annual professional development stipend

Location

This role supports remote work across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, with physical offices available in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai, and Bangalore for those who prefer office work.

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