Senior Fund Accountant

• Perform and coordinate administrative duties and tasks
• Complete cash reconciliations and general ledger journal entries
• Prepare accounting trial balance work papers and financial statements
• Maintain confidential institutional and high-net-worth investor data
• Manage client deliverables and investor services, including client web portals
• Develop ad hoc reporting as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate NAV calculations
• Process investment, cash, accrual, and capital transactions for funds
• Direct payments for assigned funds
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and fund specifications
• Provide guidance, expertise, and assistance to fund accountants
• Communicate with clients to address questions or concerns
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Review fund accountants’ funds and NAVs for accuracy and documentation
• Maintain a controlled operating environment with company internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required
• Knowledge of Fund Administration (Private Equity and/or Hedge Fund accounting) a plus
• CPA/MBA/Master’s Degree is an advantage
• Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines
• Paxus, Geneva, Investran or eFront experience would be an advantage
• Prior experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements and/or subsequent closes is a plus
• Highly organized and motivated individual with an acute attention to detail
• Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects
• Ability to manage complex accounting structures
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Fund Administration, including cash reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in managing client deliverables and maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality in financial data.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fund Administration
• Cash Reconciliation
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Client Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounting
• General Ledger Journal Entries
• NAV Calculations
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Incentive Fees
• Waterfall Distributions
• Allocations
• Financial Statements
• Complex Accounting Structures
• Trial Balance Work Papers

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Highly Organized
• Self-Starter
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA
• MBA
• Master’s Degree

Industry Keywords

• Private Equity
• Hedge Fund Accounting
• Investor Services
• Client Web Portals
• Controlled Operating Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Paxus
• Geneva
• Investran
• EFront