Senior Associate Fund Accounting

Pacific Executive Search LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPA-friendly environment

Job summary

Pacific Executive Search LLC seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage SEC filings, NAV oversight, and GAAP consolidations for a $100B+ investment platform. You will interact with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting in a high-stakes environment.

You will compile monthly and quarterly statements, manage NAV processes, and coordinate audits with external teams, while driving process improvements and maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and investment management exposure.
• Strong proficiency in US GAAP and financial reporting standards, especially related to credit investments and SEC-registered entities.
• Demonstrated experience with fund accounting, NAV preparation, and SEC filings.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex financial information clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and macros.

Responsibilities

• Compile and review US GAAP financial statements for monthly reporting cycles and quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, and N-2 disclosures.
• Prepare consolidated quarterly financial statements and detailed footnote disclosures for an SEC-registered investment advisor affiliated with the BDC portfolio.
• Oversee monthly NAV calculations and validate fund administrator deliverables, ensuring accuracy in account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to meet stringent reporting deadlines and support audit processes.
• Manage daily cash activities, including payment processing, check deposits, and ledger postings, while reconciling portfolio positions and cash balances monthly.
• Generate quarterly board reports and assist with waterfall distribution calculations and trustee report reviews.
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes and contribute to special projects aimed at enhancing reporting efficiency and precision.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC filings

NAV calculations

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification or equivalent (nice-to-have)

Tools

Advent Geneva

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Onestream

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Managing the accounting and financial reporting for multiple publicly traded business development companies, this position offers a chance to engage deeply with SEC filings, NAV oversight, and complex GAAP consolidations within a $100B+ alternative investment platform. The role demands a seasoned accounting professional with a strong foundation in public accounting and credit investment experience, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in a high-stakes financial services setting.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and review US GAAP financial statements for monthly reporting cycles and quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, and N-2 disclosures.
• Prepare consolidated quarterly financial statements and detailed footnote disclosures for an SEC-registered investment advisor affiliated with the BDC portfolio.
• Oversee monthly NAV calculations and validate fund administrator deliverables, ensuring accuracy in account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to meet stringent reporting deadlines and support audit processes.
• Manage daily cash activities, including payment processing, check deposits, and ledger postings, while reconciling portfolio positions and cash balances monthly.
• Generate quarterly board reports and assist with waterfall distribution calculations and trustee report reviews.
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes and contribute to special projects aimed at enhancing reporting efficiency and precision.

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and investment management exposure.
• Strong proficiency in US GAAP and financial reporting standards, especially related to credit investments and SEC-registered entities.
• Demonstrated experience with fund accounting, NAV preparation, and SEC filings.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex financial information clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and macros.

Nice-to-Have:

• CPA certification or equivalent professional credential.
• Experience with Advent Geneva, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or Onestream software.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Tableau.