Fund Accountant | Private Equity & Private Credit | Analyst/Associate

Star Mountain Capital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% coverage on gym memberships

Cell phone stipend

Tuition support for job-related designations

Learning and development opportunities

Tuition support and learning & dev

Job summary

A financial services firm in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Fund Accountant to manage financial reporting and support investment monitoring. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of US GAAP, and excellent interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits such as gym membership coverage and tuition support for job-related learning.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of fund accounting or financial reporting experience within private equity or private credit.
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven team player and self-starter with independent thinking.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with third‑party fund administrators for NAV packages and financial statements.
• Support investment monitoring and compliance with agreements.
• Prepare financial analyses and reporting for senior management.
• Support performance metric calculations (IRRs, multiples, DPI).
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors for annual audits and filings.
• Monitor liquidity, cash positions, and covenant compliance.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Fund Accountant | Private Equity & Private Credit | Analyst/Associate

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Primary Responsibilities

• Liaise with third‑party fund administrators to oversee the preparation and review of NAV packages, financial statements, investor capital statements, and related deliverables.
• Review capital call and distribution notices, management fee and carried interest calculations, and investor reporting materials.
• Prepare internal financial analyses and reporting packages for senior management and investment professionals.
• Support the calculation and verification of performance metrics, including IRRs, multiples, DPI, etc.
• Support ongoing investment monitoring, including compliance with loan and partnership agreements.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual audits, tax filings, and investor reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with accounting policies and fund governing documents.
• Monitor fund cash positions, manage liquidity forecasting, and assist with credit facility utilization and covenant compliance.
• Support treasury operations, including funding allocations and vendor disbursements.
• Identify and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and streamline reporting workflows.
• Review and interpret partnership agreements, private placement memorandums, and related legal documents for financial implications.
• Assist in preparing quarterly investor communications, fund performance summaries, and related materials.
• Support investor onboarding, including document review and coordination through the investor portal.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of fund accounting or financial reporting experience within private equity or private credit, either through audit or fund administration; Big 4 experience a plus.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to work in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced environment building a growing organization.
• Loan experience, including working with credit funds, Business Development Companies (BDC), and/or Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) fund experience, a plus.
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting, US GAAP, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Proven team player and self‑starter with the ability to think independently and work autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with external parties and colleagues at all levels.
• Tax structuring knowledge a plus.
• Ability to analyze investment and fund legal documents.
• Positive attitude and commitment to high‑quality execution.
• Must provide strong professional references (from peers, subordinates, and superiors) when appropriate.
• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Timing: Immediate

Compensation

The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and performance during the selection process. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other economics. Total compensation may vary by role, location, department, and individual performance. The firm is 100% employee owned providing material economic wealth creation opportunity.

Benefits

Star Mountain Capital is committed to a healthy and engaged workforce. Our benefits are constantly evolving to support our employees’ needs today and in the future. We offer a highly competitive medical, dental, and vision package. Select other benefits include 50% coverage on monthly gym memberships, a cell phone stipend, tuition support of job‑related designations and learning and development opportunities, and other bespoke benefits.

Please submit resume through LinkedIn. If we require any additional information, we will reach out directly.

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