SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Coforge; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking an experienced professional in Private Equity Fund Accounting. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing NAV packages, managing trades and valuations, and supervising junior hires. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, along with 5 to 8 years of related experience. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. This role is based in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in portfolio partnership accounting or finance.
• Experience working at a Private Equity Fund Manager or Fund Administrator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Monthly/Quarterly NAV packages.
• Record and review trade information and income/expense activities.
• Supervise and mentor junior new hires.

Skills

Private Equity Fund Accounting experience

Accounting reporting and analysis

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Private Equity Fund Accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or Review Monthly/Quarterly NAV packages
• Record/Review trade information, income/expense activity and applies valuation of securities in the portfolio accounting system
• Prepare/Review Processing of Capital Calls and Distributions
• Prepare/Review Allocation of Fund level profits and losses to individual investors for preparation and distribution of investor statements in accordance to Fund Legal Documents
• Prepare/Review Calculation of Management Fees and Carried Interest
• Review and coordinate fund expense analysis and expense processing
• Review of various Fund Legal Documents, including Limited Partnership Agreements, Side Letters, and Private Placement Memorandums
• Interaction and coordination with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to clients, auditors, and other groups within client
• Supervise, train, and coach junior level new hires, including but not limited to providing technical and PC knowledge to them

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a business-related field or equivalent work experience
• 5 to 8 years of related experience, preferably in portfolio partnership accounting, finance or portfolio management

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience working at a Private Equity Fund Manager, Alternative Investment Manager, Fund Administrator, Custodian Bank and/or other financial institutions with relevant knowledge and experience
• Thorough knowledge in accounting reporting and analysis
• Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications