Fund Accounting Lead — Client Delivery & Automation

Corporation Service Company; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Success Sharing/bonuses

Hybrid or remote work schedules

Job summary

Corporation Service Company is seeking a detailed and client-focused fund accounting professional in the United States. The role encompasses review of accounting records, cash and investment activity, and comprehensive workpapers to support the trial balance.

You will ensure controls, SLA adherence, and interfaces with clients and internal teams to deliver timely, accurate information. Responsibilities include supervising staff, mentoring teams, and driving efficiency projects such as Excel

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
• Experience in portfolio/investment and partnership accounting required.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF/THEN, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, named ranges).
• Investran and Geneva experience a plus.
• Proficient in delegating responsibilities, mentoring staff, and overseeing team performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting records, supporting schedules, and financial reports for assigned clients.
• Review cash activity, including journal entries and wire transfers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review investment activity, such as purchases and sales, and interest accruals/income.
• Review comprehensive workpapers that fully reconcile and support the trial balance.
• Review IRS Form 1099 in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare all above bullets if needed.
• Ensure standard procedures and controls are adhered to.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information, resolve inquiries, and provide status updates.
• Coordinate deliverables with client and internal teams.
• Ensure all processes are in line with the SLA and escalate when needed.
• Support the year end audit process as well as SOC 1 audit and SBA exam.
• Career development, supervision, and training of staff.
• Lead/Participate in projects focused on improving operational efficiency, including automation of Excel-based calculations and enhancement of workpaper processes.
• Ensure that best practices are used by fund accounting team.
• Perform internal tasks, including mandatory training and time tracking.

Skills

Portfolio accounting

Investment accounting

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

CPA candidate

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate a plus

Tools

Investran

Geneva

Job description

Corporation Service Company is seeking a detailed and client-focused fund accounting professional in the United States. The role encompasses review of accounting records, cash and investment activity, and comprehensive workpapers to support the trial balance.

You will ensure controls, SLA adherence, and interfaces with clients and internal teams to deliver timely, accurate information. Responsibilities include supervising staff, mentoring teams, and driving efficiency projects such as Excel