A global private equity firm with $12b in AUM that was founded over 35 years ago is looking for a Senior Fund Accountant. The Senior Fund Accountant will handle all accounting and administrative activities in connection with various investment partnerships and assist the manager in reviewing and overseeing work performed by Fund Accountants on the team.
Prepare and maintain books and records for various Funds and accounts
Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements (including balance sheet, income statement, partners’ capital schedule and notes to the financial statements) and investment portfolio analytical reports
Review various deliverables prepared by Fund Accountants (i.e quarterly reports, financial statements, monthly estimates, confirmation responses and other ad-hoc requests)
Initial coordination and set-up of new fund support documentation as well as investor information
Assist team members with resolving reconciling items related to cash transactions and fund trial balances to system reports
Verify accuracy of records through quarterly reconciliation of transaction activity per portfolio management systems and private equity fund financial information received from investments
Assist with annual external audit
Collaborate with Manager to find solutions to create greater efficiency across the team
Coordinate preparation of tax returns with tax advisor; assist with tax related postings to IntraLinks
Carry out various treasury functions; includes review, reconciliations and cash management
Manage all other communications with investors, third party consultants/administrators, banks, custodians, accountants, attorneys and others, as necessary
Requirements:
BS or MS in Accounting, CPA preferred
3-5 years accounting experience; financial services/asset management preferred
