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Fund Accountant
Job in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
LHH
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client, a leading and rapidly growing private equity platform, is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. This role will support the accounting and reporting functions across multiple private equity funds and investment vehicles. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex fund structures, portfolio company activity, and institutional investors within a collaborative and growth-oriented organization.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain the general ledger for private equity funds, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Calculate and review Net Asset Value (NAV) and partner capital allocations
- Record and reconcile investment transactions, including capital calls, distributions, and investment activity
- Assist with waterfall calculations and carried interest allocations
- Support the preparation and review of capital call and distribution notices
- Collaborate with internal teams (investments, investor relations, treasury) and external service providers (administrators, auditors)
- Assist with annual audits and respond to auditor requests in a timely manner
- Monitor cash activity and perform cash reconciliations
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1–4+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, fund accounting, or private equity/alternative investments
- CPA or CPA track strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of investment accounting and partnership accounting concepts
- Experience with private equity, hedge fund, or alternative investment structures preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with accounting systems such as Investran, Geneva, or similar is a plus
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Exposure to a large, institutional-grade private equity environment
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced investment and finance professionals
- Strong mentorship and career development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and PTO
- Flexible/hybrid work environment (depending on location/team structure)
- Compensation Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
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