Senior Portfolio Accountant

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation manages and invests the assets of the Alaska Permanent Fund and other funds designated by law. APFC plays an important role in protecting and growing Alaska's financial resources so they can benefit both current and future generations of Alaskans.

As the Senior Portfolio Accountant for Private Markets, you will oversee accounting and reporting for a complex portfolio of private market investments while leading a team of three accounting professionals. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and colleagues across the organization, you will help ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and sound stewardship of APFC's assets.

When you join APFC, you'll become part of a Finance team of eight professionals who work together to solve problems, share knowledge, and support one another's success. The team offers the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful issues in a professional environment that values both accountability and continuous learning. People are trusted to do their jobs, encouraged to grow their expertise, and supported by leaders who care about both results and the people producing them.

• Strong technical knowledge of investment accounting, partnership accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Ability to analyze complex investment transactions, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• High attention to detail in producing accurate, complete, and timely accounting records and financial reports.
• Demonstrated leadership in providing direction, coaching, and technical support while promoting accountability and professional growth.
• Collaborative approach to building productive working relationships across departments and with external business partners.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, integrity, and stewardship in support of APFC’s mission.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the accounting and financial reporting of APFC's private market investment portfolios.
• Serve as the technical expert for private market accounting by reviewing partnership agreements and investment documentation, determining appropriate accounting treatment, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Evaluate accounting and operational risks; establish accounting policies and procedures; and recommend enhancements to internal controls that support accurate financial reporting and safeguard Fund assets.
• Lead business requirements development, testing, implementation, and optimization of investment accounting and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with Investment, Finance, Legal, Compliance, investment managers, fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and other external partners to support investment operations and financial reporting.
• Lead private markets audit activities by overseeing audit schedules and supporting documentation and serving as the primary contact for auditor inquiries related to private market investments.
• Prepare reports for management, external stakeholders, and the Board of Trustees.
• Supervise Portfolio Accountants and Accounting Technicians by assigning work, providing technical guidance, reviewing work products, supporting professional development, managing performance, and ensuring continuity of operations through cross-training.
• Participate in strategic planning related to accounting operations and investment support and identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee accounting records and daily accounting activities for private market investment portfolios, including capital calls, distributions, management fees, cash activity, valuations, investment transactions, reconciliations, and related reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, to monitor and analyze complex transactions.
• An equivalent…