Private Equity Fund Accounting Specialist

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search is seeking an experienced Private Equity Fund Accounting Specialist for its New York, NY office. You will review capital calls and distributions, oversee financial statements, NAV/IRR reporting, and assist with month-end close processes.

The role requires prior private equity exposure, advanced Excel skills, and a background with Big 4 experience is a plus. CPA certification is desirable and $100,000–$115,000 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is a big plus.
• Private Equity experience is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Big 4 experience is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review quarterly/annual work papers, financial statements and capital account statements for three Senior Debt Funds and one Mezzanine Fund, prepared by a third‑party fund administrator.
• Maintain books and records, and prepare financial statements and capital account statements for two in‑house Mezzanine Funds.
• Prepare capital calls and distributions.
• Maintain schedules to track debt and equity investments.
• Maintain/tracking of Fund and Portfolio expenses and payables.
• Assist in deal fundings and wire preparation.
• Assist in compliance reporting for Senior Debt and Mezzanine Credit Facilities.
• Assist with IRR performance reporting.
• Assist in annual audit and tax preparation.
• Assist in responding to ad hoc information requests.

Skills

Private Equity experience

Advanced Excel

Education

CPA certification

Big 4 experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northbound Executive Search is seeking an experienced Private Equity Fund Accounting Specialist for its New York, NY office. You will review capital calls and distributions, oversee financial statements, NAV/IRR reporting, and assist with month-end close processes.

The role requires prior private equity exposure, advanced Excel skills, and a background with Big 4 experience is a plus. CPA certification is desirable and $100,000–$115,000 annually is offered.