Senior Fund Accountant – Client Onboarding

Overview

This role is for a Senior Fund Accountant to support Client Onboarding within a project-based environment. You will lead key workstreams for onboarding new clients and migrating historical data, including ownership of more complex reconciliations and conversions. Responsibilities include preparing and self-reviewing financial data, validating imported information, and guiding fund accountants through day-to-day execution of assigned transition tasks, with a clear path toward increased review and supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Convert and reconcile historical accounting data from prior administrators or systems, including more complex or higher-risk fund and entity conversions
• Perform and self-review trial balance, capital account, and transaction reconciliations, ensuring accuracy prior to supervisor review
• Lead the setup and validation of funds, entities, and investor information in the organization’s accounting systems
• Prepare and quality-check supporting schedules, workpapers, and financial statement tie-outs, including partner capital account information
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for reconciliation and data issues; escalate complex items to the Supervisor as needed
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to fund accountants, including reviewing assigned work
• Maintain and monitor transition checklists to ensure timely completion of deliverables across assigned clients

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2 years of fund accounting or fund administration experience, preferably in private equity; prior transition, conversion, or onboarding experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of private-equity fund structures, allocations, and partner capital accounting
• Effective communication and organizational abilities; ability to manage multiple deliverables and competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fund accounting systems (Intacct, Investran, Allvue, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000
• Discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

The actual salary offered within the stated range will depend on the candidate’s experience level.

Location / Work Arrangement

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.