Private Funds Fund Accountant AI Automation

A leading alternative investment platform is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its private funds team in a highly visible role supporting complex investment strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional to gain deep exposure to sophisticated fund structures while working directly with senior finance leadership in a collaborative, high-growth environment.

A highly sophisticated alternative asset manager with over $20 billion in assets under management, recognized for its analytical investment approach and expertise across complex credit-focused strategies.

• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes for private funds and separately managed accounts

• Reconcile fund administrator reporting to internal portfolio management systems, including NAV, P&L, and fee calculations

• Maintain expense accrual budgets and analyze budget-to-actual variances

• Assist with preparation of annual GAAP financial statements and coordinate year-end audit requests

• Partner with tax teams on year-end reporting, projections, and planning initiatives

• Support process improvement initiatives through automation and AI-driven workflow enhancements

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, middle office, valuation, tax, portfolio management, investor relations, and technology teams

• Participate in ad hoc accounting and operational projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA designation or active CPA track preferred

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting, fund accounting, asset management, or financial services

• Exposure to hedge funds, private credit, mortgage-related products, fixed income portfolios, or related investment accounting concepts

• Strong understanding of accruals, fair value accounting, realized/unrealized gains and losses, and reconciliations

• Advanced analytical and technical skills, including strong Excel proficiency; SQL or AI platform experience is a plus

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams

• Knowledge of structured products, mortgages, derivatives, or complex legal entity structures is a plus