Senior Fund Accounting Associate – Institutional

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks a Fund Administrator to manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of funds, ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance and accurate NAV calculations.

You will coordinate with auditors, support audits and regulatory reporting, mentor offshore staff, and drive process improvements using AI and automation.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of demonstrated operational excellence in the financial sector, including Fund Administration experience and CPA is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of investment company accounting (ASC 946), capital activity, management fees, carried interest, and investor allocations.
• Experience preparing financial statements under U.S. GAAP and supporting annual audits.
• Proficiency with fund accounting platforms and Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis and reconciliations.

Aufgaben

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting and administration for a portfolio of private investment funds.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP and other applicable standards.
• Calculate and review NAVs, capital accounts, management fees, carried interest, and investor allocations.
• Process capital calls, distributions, investor transfers, and other fund transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile cash, investments, bank accounts, and balance sheet items; resolve discrepancies.

Kenntnisse

Fund Administration

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Ausbildung

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Fund accounting platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting and administration for a portfolio of private investment funds, including venture capital, private equity, or other fund strategies.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.
• Calculate and review net asset values (NAVs), capital account statements, management fees, carried interest allocations, and investor allocations.
• Process and oversee capital calls, distributions, investor transfers, and other fund transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Reconcile cash, investments, bank accounts, and other balance sheet accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax specialists, and fund managers to support annual audits, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by responding to inquiries, delivering exceptional service, and communicating complex accounting matters clearly and professionally.
• Evaluate existing processes and assess potential for AI and automation improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of demonstrated operational excellence in the financial sector, including experience in Fund Administration and Public Accounting, supported by a superb academic track record and a CPA license (strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of investment company accounting (ASC 946), capital activity, management fees, carried interest, and investor allocations.
• Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and supporting annual audits.
• Proficiency with fund accounting platforms and Microsoft Excel, including advanced spreadsheet functions for data analysis and reconciliations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships, prioritize competing deadlines, and consistently deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing the work of and mentoring offshore team members while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process enhancements, embrace new technologies, and adapt to changing client and business needs.
• An instinct to question existing processes and use AI and automation to build better ones.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Fund Administration and Investment Company Accounting, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation, and client relationship management. Proficient in leveraging technology and automation to enhance accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.