Hybrid Fund Accountant - Private Equity & SEC Reporting

Abacus Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Abacus Group is seeking a Fund Accountant for our client’s Manhattan, NY office to oversee accounting deliverables and liaise with third-party administrators, custodians, transfer agents, and other external vendors. The role offers a Hybrid Remote/Office arrangement in New York.

Ideal candidates have 2–8 years of experience, private equity exposure, and strong detail-orientation plus excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience
• Private equity industry experience required
• Public/combo experience
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination with the third-party sub-administrator and review accounting deliverables for accuracy and compliance
• Interface with the administrator, custodian, transfer agent, and other external vendors
• Maintain shadow books and reconcile them to the sub-administrator’s reporting package
• Compute and review management and incentive fees
• Monitor fund expenses for accuracy and manage accruals and payments
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting deliverables for HPS and the BDC’s Board of Directors
• Draft 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings and management reports
• Participate in Accounting Policy discussions, communicating impacts on business, financial results, and reporting requirements
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support technology projects
• Facilitate external audits and execute ad hoc reporting and special projects

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Excellent communication

Job description

Abacus Group is seeking a Fund Accountant for our client’s Manhattan, NY office to oversee accounting deliverables and liaise with third-party administrators, custodians, transfer agents, and other external vendors. The role offers a Hybrid Remote/Office arrangement in New York.

Ideal candidates have 2–8 years of experience, private equity exposure, and strong detail-orientation plus excellent communication skills.