Private Equity Fund Accounting Manager - Hybrid + Equity

Optimize Search Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

7+ years of PE fund accounting

Leadership / team management

Client relationship management

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance Economics or related

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.