Fund Accountant

Deca Analytics; New Mexico; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance organization is seeking a Fund Accountant to manage general ledger and financial reporting across multiple funds. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2-6 years of relevant experience in fund accounting. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Advanced Excel is essential, along with a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP. This role offers the chance to enhance internal processes and improve financial operations.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years in fund accounting (private credit, direct lending, PE, or fund admin).
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and portfolio accounting.
• English (required), Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger using QuickBooks across multiple funds.
• Reconcile bank, custody, and subscription line accounts daily/weekly.
• Calculate periodic NAVs and allocate income and expenses to LPs.
• Prepare quarterly GAAP-compliant financials.
• Act as primary liaison to auditors and tax professionals.
• Document internal policies and workflows.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

Collaborative

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Description Fund Accountant Location Remote in San Juan, PR :

About the Role

As Oceanum and its affiliated entities (PRIF, Cacique, and others) expand, we are seeking to strengthen our internal investment accounting capabilities. The Fund Accountant will be a critical support resource responsible for end-to-end financial reporting, fund operations, and control processes across multiple investment platforms. This role will evolve to work across all entities and support cross-functional financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Daily Accounting

• Maintain general ledger using QuickBooks across multiple funds and SPVs.
• Record A/R, A/P, journal entries, amortization schedules, vendor invoices, and class tracking.

Reconciliations & Ledger Compliance

• Reconcile bank, custody, and subscription line accounts daily/weekly.
• Post adjustments and ensure GAAP compliance across fund books.

NAVs, Allocations & Distributions

• Calculate periodic NAVs and allocate income and expenses to LPs.
• Model and execute ILPA-compliant waterfall distributions and capital calls.

Financial Statements & Reporting

• Prepare quarterly GAAP-compliant financials: Statement of Assets & Liabilities, Schedule of Investments, Partners’ Capital Rollforward, and Narrative portfolio performance reports.

Audit & Tax Coordination

• Act as primary liaison to auditors and tax professionals.
• Deliver TBs, respond to audit queries, and prepare K-1 data packages.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Document internal policies and workflows.
• Enhance QuickBooks configurations, automate reporting, and implement transaction controls.

Treasury & Lending Support

• Assist in cash flow forecasting, wires, and borrowing-base tracking for credit facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• Experience: 2-6 years in fund accounting (private credit, direct lending, PE, or fund admin).
• Systems: Advanced Excel; QuickBooks proficiency is a must.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and portfolio accounting.
• Languages: English (required), Spanish (preferred).
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, strong communicator, collaborative, deadline-driven.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.