Fund Accounting Lead (Private Equity)

Sixth Street; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sixth Street in Dallas, TX is seeking a Fund Accounting lead to support several investment funds. This full-time role involves accounting, financial reporting, cash management, investor reporting, and fund performance analysis in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years in accounting in private equity or investment management, strong Excel skills, and a CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years accounting experience in public accounting (audit or tax), fund admin, or another private equity or investment management firm.
• Experience with alternative investments, private equity and partnership accounting, and fund administration is a plus.
• Strong accounting and Excel skills; professional certification (CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting responsibilities within monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles.
• Assist in oversight of the Funds’ Administrator and investor reporting requests.
• Oversee fund operations including capital calls, distributions and line of credit activity.
• Assist in managing the fund audit process and respond to auditors’ questions.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and business processes; identify accounting issues.
• Lead special projects and analyses for firm leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team player

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

Sixth Street in Dallas, TX is seeking a Fund Accounting lead to support several investment funds. This full-time role involves accounting, financial reporting, cash management, investor reporting, and fund performance analysis in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years in accounting in private equity or investment management, strong Excel skills, and a CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.