Senior Accountant

Silicon Valley Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Valley Search Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for a growing alternative investment firm in New York City. You will support both private credit fund accounting and management company accounting, reporting to the CFO, and contribute to financial and investor reporting, cash management, budgeting, liquidity forecasting, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in alternative investments or asset management, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience in alternative investments, asset management, private credit, or related financial services.
• Understanding of GAAP and partnership and investment accounting concepts.
• Familiarity with management company accounting and operating entity financials.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with third-party fund and loan administrators, auditors, and tax providers.
• Maintain loan accrual schedules and reconcile activity to administrator records.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly investor reporting.
• Support quarterly valuation processes.
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and performance calculations.
• Maintain fund and portfolio track-record reporting.
• Support monthly close and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with budgeting and variance analysis across revenue and operating expenses.
• Support cash forecasting and short-term liquidity planning.
• Assist with compliance-related accounting and operational activities with external providers.
• Help develop and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows.
• Support technology, automation, and accounting process improvement initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, compliance, investor relations, and operations teams.
• Participate in system implementations, strategic finance projects, and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Partnership accounting

Investment accounting concepts

Management company accounting

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: New York City

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

A growing alternative investment management firm is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its finance and accounting team.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will support both private credit fund accounting and management company accounting. The role offers broad exposure across investment vehicles and the management company, including financial reporting, investor reporting, cash management, budgeting, liquidity forecasting, and operational initiatives.

The ideal candidate has experience or exposure within alternative investments, partnership accounting, or investment accounting and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with direct access to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Accounting & Operational Support

• Coordinate with third-party fund and loan administrators, auditors, and tax providers
• Maintain loan accrual schedules and reconcile activity to administrator records
• Assist with monthly and quarterly investor reporting
• Support quarterly valuation processes
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and performance calculations
• Maintain fund and portfolio track-record reporting

Management Company Accounting

• Support monthly close and financial reporting processes
• Assist with budgeting and variance analysis across revenue and operating expenses
• Support cash forecasting and short-term liquidity planning
• Assist with compliance-related accounting and operational activities in partnership with external providers

Process Improvement & Strategic Support

• Help develop and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows
• Support technology, automation, and accounting process improvement initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, compliance, investor relations, and operations teams
• Participate in system implementations, strategic finance projects, and ad hoc analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably within alternative investments, asset management, private credit, or a related financial services environment
• Understanding of GAAP, partnership accounting, and investment accounting concepts
• Familiarity with management company accounting and operating entity financials
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational capabilities
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting directly with senior leadership
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and operate in a hands-on environment