Assistant Manager-Fund Accounting

CSC; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC in Livingston, NJ, is seeking a financial accounting professional for a hybrid role (onsite three days a week). The position focuses on portfolio/investment and partnership accounting with leadership responsibilities.

Expect to review statements, compliance reports, and capital calculations while guiding staff and ensuring best practices. Candidates should have a BS in Accounting with CPA or CPA candidacy preferred, strong US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience in portfolio/investment and partnership accounting; leadership experience required.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Understanding of key fund documents terms.
• Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, named ranges.
• Private equity accounting software experience a plus.
• Able to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience delegating, training and supervising staff.
• Experience managing multiple client relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and review financial statements and support schedules.
• Review SBA compliance reporting and capital call/distribution calculations.
• Ensure best practices and process improvements for client service teams.
• Assist internal teams with client deliverables and project work.
• Provide supervision, training and career development for staff.
• Support special projects and internal administrative tasks.

Skills

Portfolio accounting

Team leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

BS Degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Private equity accounting software

Job description

Livingston, NJ (Hybrid, three days per week onsite)

Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm

Some of the things you will be doing:

• Manage client relationships
• Review financial statements, and support schedules, including waterfall calculations (GAAP & OCBOA)
• Review SBA compliance reporting, including SBA Form 468
• Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters
• Ensure that best practices are used by client service team and look for process improvements
• Assist internal teams with all client deliverables as needed
• Career development, supervision, and training of staff
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Perform internal administrative tasks, including document management and time tracking

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

• BS Degree in Accounting-CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Experience in portfolio/investment and partnership accounting required, experience leading a team is necessary
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Thorough understanding of key terms of fund documents
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, named ranges)
• Private equity accounting software experience a plus
• Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines
• Experience delegating, training, and supervising multiple staff
• Experience managing multiple client relationships
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

At CSC, compensation decisions are dependent on a number of factors including job location and the knowledge and experience of each individual. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000 to $120,000.