Job Openings Senior Fund Accountant

About the job Senior Fund Accountant

Role Overview:
Seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to oversee fund accounting operations, ensure accurate NAV reporting, and provide technical expertise in private equity fund administration. The role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with mentorship, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and validate NAVs, financial statements, and partner capital statements in compliance with GAAP.

• Post, reconcile, and monitor complex transactions, including bank feeds, journal entries, and investment updates.

• Analyze fund agreements and capital/distribution requests to assess impact on accounting and partner capital.

• Review accounting entries for complex events such as restructuring, acquisitions, and investment disposals.

• Collaborate with operations teams to resolve exceptions and ensure timely, accurate reporting.

• Mentor junior team members, provide training, and serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Support team leadership in achieving KPIs, monitoring performance, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements.

• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and deliver high-quality service to clients.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of private equity or fund accounting experience.

  • Strong understanding of venture capital, private equity, fund structures, and fund administration.

  • Experience interpreting Limited Partnership Agreements.

  • Familiarity with Investran or similar fund accounting platforms is advantageous.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts clearly.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

  • Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities, with a proactive approach to process improvement.