Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

This highly numerical Fund Accounting role works with an established team in the US office servicing Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Credit products for both mid-market and institutional clients.

Responsibilities report to the Fund Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including accurate preparation of equalisation and carry calculations
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (and potentially other reporting standards such as IFRS and UK/Lux GAAP)
• Interpret and apply more complex LPA (Limited Partnership Agreement) requirements to accounting processes
• Research accounting guidance as necessary to ensure correct recording of complex transactions
• Assist with completion of more complex audit queries
• Take an increasing lead in regular client calls and correspondence
• Manage client relationships, including responding to client requests
• Prepare investor reporting, including calculations of investor and fund performance
• Participate in office-wide projects focused on improving efficiency or enhancing internal controls
• Work with the technology team on testing of new system functionality or reports
• Undertake soft reviews of work produced by more junior team members
• Ensure internal control frameworks are followed in full

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• CPA accreditation is highly advantageous
• 3+ years of previous experience in Fund Accounting or Auditing, ideally in the alternative funds sector (either in-house with a fund manager or with a fund administrator)
• Sound technical knowledge of US GAAP and reporting required for the alternative funds sector
• Computer literacy, word processing, and spreadsheet skills are essential
• Excellent collaboration skills and a passionate team-player approach
• Good interpersonal skills to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a ‘can-do’ attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Yardi, eFront, or Investran is preferable

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits for permanent roles may include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking

Location

US office