Fund Accountant

An established alternative investment advisor is seeking a dynamic and driven Fund Accountant to support their Real Estate business. This role is highly visible as this motivated individual will also serve as a key liaison between several departments in the firm, including the Front Office, Operations, Financial Reporting, Technology, Tax, and Investor Relations.

A leading alternative investment advisor based in New York with over $70 million in AUM.

• Responsible for accuracy of monthly NAVs through month-end review of reconciliations, trading PNL and accruals
• Perform quarterly preparation of several funds financial statements
• Contribute to year-end audited financial statements and related footnotes of several funds financial statements
• Responsible for the accuracy of fund accounting, reporting, analysis and special projects, including developing a comprehensive understanding of products traded and processes utilized
• Communicate directly with third party administrators
• Interact with the Front Office, Technology, Operations, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, and Financial Reporting
• Respond to various investor relations information requests
• Manage and modify accounting/financial systems, procedures, and processes, as necessary

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years of Public Accounting (Audit – Financial Services) experience or public/private mix
• CPA required
• Knowledge of the accounting issues and structures associated with private equity funds (closed ended funds), including capital allocation, waterfall and management fee calculations.
• Visual Portfolio Manager software experience a plus
• Strong Accounting technical knowledge a plus
• Team player and detail oriented
• Must work well in a very dynamic and deadline-driven culture
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word) required