Manager – Investment Fund Accounting

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The Manager – Investment Fund Accounting is an integral part of Latham’s Treasury team. This role will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining accounting records of private investment funds, including general ledgers, partners’ capital, and related financial statements and tax reporting, while confirming accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and fund accounting operations, including capital calls, distributions, cost allocations, monthly reporting packages, and investor capital activity.

This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing subscription documents, including Know Your Customer questionnaires, investor documentation, and related bank or brokerage forms
• Contributing to special projects for Investment Accounting or Treasury teams such as lead investor database implementation or ad‑hoc reports on various topics as needed
• Partnering closely with investment committees, internal teams, and banking or brokerage firms, and communicating with investors and other stakeholders with a strong customer‑service focus
• Driving the setup of new investment fund vehicles and supporting fund dissolutions
• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of annual fund financial statements, and liaising with auditors on agreed‑upon procedures and audits
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements