Remote Lead: Private Equity & Alternative Asset Accounting

firstPRO, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. seeks a Private Equity & Alternative Asset Accounting and Reporting Lead to own accounting and financial reporting for a sophisticated portfolio of investments. Remote role with high visibility and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of experience, deep U.S. GAAP and Statutory knowledge, and a track record of leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring accurate disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial reporting experience, with a strong focus on investments, alternative investments, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting related to investment portfolios.
• Hands-on experience accounting for private equity, limited partnerships, hedge funds, tax credit investments, or other alternative assets.
• Experience leading projects, process improvements, system enhancements, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Prior experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising accounting professionals; direct-report management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and reporting activities for private equity, limited partnerships, rated note feeders, tax credit investments, and other alternative asset classes.
• Review complex investment transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, investment schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Lead quarterly and annual investment reporting packages, financial statement schedules, and alternative investment disclosures.
• Partner with Financial Reporting to ensure accurate presentation and disclosure of investment activity.
• Research complex technical accounting issues and document accounting conclusions and recommendations.
• Analyze investment results, including capital calls, distributions, valuation changes, equity method income, impairments, and realized/unrealized gains and losses.
• Lead, coach, and mentor two direct reports, providing technical guidance, prioritization, and professional development.

Skills

Investment accounting

US GAAP

Statutory accounting

Team leadership

Mentoring

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Portfolio analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

firstPRO, Inc. seeks a Private Equity & Alternative Asset Accounting and Reporting Lead to own accounting and financial reporting for a sophisticated portfolio of investments. Remote role with high visibility and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of experience, deep U.S. GAAP and Statutory knowledge, and a track record of leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring accurate disclosures.