FUND ACCOUNTING MANAGER - HYBRID - $140k-$160k - Denver

Optimize Search Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Optimize Search Group is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a portfolio of private equity and alternative funds in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a team of fund accounting professionals, serve as the primary point of contact for investment management clients, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely, compliant reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7 years of private equity fund accounting experience.
• Ability to supervise and develop accounting professionals.
• Strong client-facing skills and relationship management.
• Proven understanding of LPAs, capital calls, and distributions.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for private equity and alt funds.
• Serve as primary client contact for accounting needs and reporting.
• Lead and mentor fund accounting professionals.
• Prepare and review financial statements and investor reports.
• Review investments, fees, carried interest, and partnership allocations.
• Interpret LPAs and side letters to ensure compliant accounting.
• Oversee IRRs and distribution waterfalls calculations.
• Coordinate fund setup for new entities and reporting requirements.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to improve controls and efficiency.
• Support annual audits and external auditor coordination.
• Identify opportunities to enhance procedures and internal controls.

Kenntnisse

7+ years of PE fund accounting

Leadership / team management

Client relationship management

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and interpersonal

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance Economics or related

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a portfolio of private equity and alternative investment funds. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex fund structures, lead accounting professionals, and work directly with investment management clients across a variety of asset classes.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background in private equity fund accounting, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to independently manage client relationships and fund operations in a fast-paced environment.

• Salary - $140,000 - $160,000 + Equity after 1-year
• HYBRID - 3 days remote, 2 days in office, (3 days in office initially while ramping)
• Location - Denver Northside of downtown
• Public accounting / industry preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and operational functions for assigned private equity and alternative investment funds.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing accounting matters, reporting requirements, and operational needs.
• Manage and develop a team of fund accounting professionals, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and ongoing mentorship.
• Direct the preparation and review of financial statements, investor reporting packages, capital calls, distributions, and other fund-related deliverables.
• Review complex fund transactions, including investment activity, management fees, carried interest calculations, and partnership allocations.
• Interpret limited partnership agreements (LPAs), side letters, and other governing documents to ensure accurate accounting treatment and compliance with fund terms.
• Oversee the calculation and review of investment performance metrics, including internal rates of return (IRRs) and distribution waterfalls.
• Coordinate the accounting setup and reporting requirements for newly established investment funds and related entities.
• Review financial reporting deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to applicable accounting standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to resolve complex accounting issues, improve operational efficiency, and maintain high standards of client service.
• Support annual audits, financial statement preparation, and coordination with external auditors and other service providers.
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting procedures, reporting processes, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in private equity fund accounting, investment company accounting, or alternative investment financial reporting.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or managing accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of private equity fund operations, partnership accounting, and complex investment structures.
• Experience preparing or reviewing capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and fund financial statements.
• Ability to interpret fund governing documents and apply their provisions to accounting and reporting activities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple fund engagements, competing deadlines, and client relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial reporting and accounting systems.