Senior Fund Accountant; PE​/Hedge Funds

Posted: 02/04/2026 | Industry: Accounting & Finance | Job Number: CS | Pay Rate: $85,000 - $130,000 | Remote Friendly:

Experience:

5 years or greater

$85,000 - $130,000k

Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first? For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs. We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.

Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you.

If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you.

The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for the accurate accounting, valuation, and financial reporting of hedge funds and private equity funds. This role requires deep knowledge of alternative investments, complex securities, capital activity, and fund structures, as well as the ability to work independently and review junior staff work.

• Prepare, review, and oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly NAV calculations for hedge funds and private equity funds
• Ensure accurate accounting for complex investment instruments including equities, fixed income, derivatives, swaps, options, and private investments
• Review pricing, accruals, corporate actions, and P&L calculations
• Private Equity & Capital Activity
  • Account for capital calls, distributions, management fees, carried interest, and investor allocations
  • Maintain and reconcile capital accounts and waterfall calculations
  • Track investment cost, fair value adjustments, and realized/unrealized gains and losses
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP / IFRS
  • Support annual audits and liaise with external auditors
  • Prepare schedules and reports for investors, management, and regulatory filings

• Must Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in fund accounting, with a focus on hedge funds and/or private equity
• Strong understanding of alternative investment structures and fund lifecycle
• Experience with NAV calculations, capital activity, and complex securities
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Advent Geneva, Investran, eFront, or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA or data tools a plus

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