Senior Associate, Private Equity Fund Services

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Houston seeks a dedicated accounting professional to support fund operations and financial reporting. You will handle journal entries, cash reporting, investor communications, and fee calculations, working closely with auditors and fund managers.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting within public accounting, investment banking, or financial services, with strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and excellent communication skills. CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA license preferred or in process.
• 3+ years of experience with a public accounting firm, investment bank, or the financial services industry (or general interest in supporting private equity fund operations and accounting).
• Excellent communication, time management, planning, and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask required.
• Must have strong research and analytical skills and current knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Must be able to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and verbal communication with current and potential clients.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Requires ability to work both in team environment and independently.
• Eagerness to learn and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Records daily journal entries and reviews cash reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic reporting packages (monthly, quarterly and/or annual) with schedules to support the general ledger balances.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic financial statements for management approval.
• Assists in the calculation of management fees owed to the management Company for investment/portfolio management services.
• Prepares quarterly investor capital statements for management approval.
• Prepares capital call calculations and notices to investors for management approval, uploads the notices to the investor portal and monitors funds.
• Prepares distribution calculations and notices to investors for management approval, uploads notices to the investor portal and monitors transfers.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence with client investors to address inquiries.
• Able to work with auditors and provide reports/support during audit.
• Manages client investor portals.
• Coordinates and completes special projects as directed by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Planning

Problem solving

Multitasking

Research

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

CPA license (or in process)

Tools

Investran

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Responsibilities

• Records daily journal entries and reviews cash reporting
• Assists in the preparation of periodic reporting packages (monthly, quarterly and/or annual, as required), including schedules to support the general ledger balances for management approval
• Assists in the preparation of periodic (monthly, quarterly and/or annual, as required) financial statements for management approval
• Assists in the calculation of management fees owed to the management Company for investment/portfolio management services provided to the Fund.
• Prepares quarterly investor capital statements for management approval
• Prepares capital call calculations and notices to investors for management approval, uploads the notices to the investor portal and monitors the receipt of funds
• Prepares distribution calculation and notices to investors for management approval, uploads the notices to the investor portal and monitors the bank transfers
• Prepares and reviews correspondence with client investors to address inquiries, as needed
• Able to work with auditors and provide them with reports/support to assist them during audit
• Manages client investor portals
• Coordinates and completes special projects, as directed by management
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field required
• CPA license (or in process) preferred
• 3+ years of experience with a public accounting firm, investment bank, or the financial services industry (or general interest in supporting private equity fund operations and accounting)
• Excellent communication, time management, planning, and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask required
• Must have strong research and analytical skills and current knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Must be able to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and verbal communication with current and potential clients
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Requires ability to work both in team environment and independently
• Eagerness to learn and strong work ethic
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software a plus

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $82,500 to $132,700. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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