Fund Accountant

Our client is a diversified investment management organization with a broad investment platform spanning public and private markets, including real estate, venture investments, hedge funds, and other alternative investment strategies. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, long-term investment approach, operational excellence, and commitment to leveraging technology and innovation across its investment platform.

Our client is seeking an ambitious, innovative Fund Accountant to join its collaborative Finance team. The ideal candidate is a tech-forward, solutions-oriented professional with strong technical accounting capabilities and a passion for building smarter, AI-driven workflows.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and operations for a diverse investment portfolio, including:

• Fund of Funds
• Private venture and real estate funds
• Family office investment entities

• Lead annual financial statement preparation and complex year-end close processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare monthly accruals.
• Support regulatory filings and compliance requirements.

• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of trial balances, P&L, pricing, and investment positions against fund administrator records.
• Prepare investment reporting.

• Calculate partner allocations.
• Partner with Investor Relations to prepare monthly and quarterly investor performance reporting.
• Coordinate with Operations regarding capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, and withdrawals.

• Partner with senior accounting professionals to improve accounting workflows.
• Utilize automation, AI tools, and modern technology to increase efficiency and improve processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA is a plus
• 5–7 years of blended accounting experience with Big 4 public accounting experience, a plus
• Fund accounting experience with a Hedge Fund, Private Equity Fund, or Fund Admin.
• Experience with:
• Investor allocations
• Performance reporting
• Private investment valuations
• Experience with Advent Geneva (or similar fund accounting software) preferred.
• Experience supporting regulatory filings (including Form ADV) preferred.
• Passion for leveraging automation, AI, and technology to improve accounting workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Executive presence and polished communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to solving problems.
• A collaborative mindset with humility, resilience, and a willingness to wear multiple hats.