Private Equity Fund Accountant — Growth & Reporting

Selby Jennings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its finance team in Boston. You will support fund accounting, financial reporting, capital activity, and investor processes while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

This role offers broad exposure to private equity fund operations within a growth-oriented environment, requiring 2–6 years of related experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of fund accounting, public accounting, or investment management experience.
• Experience with private equity or alternative investment funds preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting and reporting for private equity funds and related investment vehicles.
• Review fund administrator deliverables, including NAV packages, financial statements, and investor reporting.
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.
• Prepare and review fund reconciliations, cash activity, and investment transactions.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and other external service providers.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
• Assist with portfolio investment tracking and performance reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies across the finance function.

Skills

Fund accounting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NAV packages

Job description

Established private equity firm with a strong presence in the Boston market and a diversified investment portfolio. The firm has built an institutional-quality platform and continues to grow its finance and fund operations infrastructure to support increasing complexity and scale across its investment vehicles.

Position Overview:

The firm is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its finance team. This individual will support fund accounting, financial reporting, capital activity, and investor-related processes while working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers. The role offers broad exposure to private equity fund operations in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the accounting and reporting for private equity funds and related investment vehicles.
• Review fund administrator deliverables, including NAV packages, financial statements, and investor reporting.
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.
• Prepare and review fund reconciliations, cash activity, and investment transactions.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and other external service providers.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
• Assist with portfolio investment tracking and performance reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies across the finance function.

Qualifications:

• 2-6 years of fund accounting, public accounting, or investment management accounting experience.
• Experience with private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, or alternative investment funds preferred.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures.
• Experience working with fund administrators and external auditors.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.