Fund Accountant - Consultant

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading organization in the Alternative Investments sector is seeking a Senior Associate in Finance to join their expanding Private Funds Group. This role involves managing finance operations for multiple Private Equity Funds and requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Accounting and have relevant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in the private equity space.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach.
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the Private Funds Group.
• Manage finance operations for 40+ Private Equity Funds.
• Prepare quarterly and annual fund financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Results-driven

Multi-tasking

Independent

Collaborative

Proficiency in Excel

Professional maturity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Sr. Fund Consultant (Fund Accounting), New York NY

A growing organization in the Alternative Investments sector is seeking a Senior Associate in Finance to join our expanding Private Funds Group (PFG). Which has launched and closed several new funds over the past year and are looking for an experienced professional to help support our continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Controller in overseeing the Private Funds Group
• Manage finance operations for 40+ Private Equity Funds, including Primary and Secondary Fund of Funds and SMAs
• Validate the NAV for the funds prepared by the fund administrator
• Execute practical expedient (AU 332 reviews) during the quarterly valuation process
• Prepare quarterly and annual fund financial statements
• Coordinate with auditors during the annual audit
• Manage capital calls and distributions for GP and LP investors
• Prepare and monitor fund expenses and vendor payments
• Resolve tax issues for funds
• Handle regulatory reporting (Form PF, ADV, AIFMD)
• Provide support for RFPs and new deals
• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and run rates
• Work on various ad hoc projects
• Manage cash flow and liquidity for the funds

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 4-6 years of experience in the private equity space (a combination of public accounting and private experience is ideal)
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and results-driven mindset
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with teams
• Professional maturity to engage with portfolio managers and investment teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

• Industries

  Investment Management and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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