Senior Fund Accountant

Confidential Jobs; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant in Atlanta to join a growing investment organization. The role requires a strong foundation in fund accounting, investment accounting, and financial reporting, with office presence three days a week.

Ideal candidates come from Big 4 or large regional public accounting firms with investment fund audit experience or from fund administrators like SS&C or State Street, and have deep knowledge of fund structures and financial statements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within investment management or funds.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with audit processes and large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and financial reporting for investment funds.
• Perform and review fund accounting activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and NAV-related processes.
• Analyze investment activity, capital transactions, income, expenses, and other fund-level activity.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support the annual fund audit process.
• Review audit schedules, supporting documentation, and financial statement disclosures.
• Research and resolve accounting and reporting issues related to fund activity.
• Partner with internal teams, fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers.
• Assist with process improvements and enhancements to fund accounting and reporting procedures.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting activity is accurate and completed timely.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Skills

Fund accounting

Investment accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to join a growing investment organization in Atlanta. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a strong foundation in fund accounting, investment accounting, and financial reporting who wants to take on a meaningful role within a sophisticated organization. This role is in the office 3 days a week.

The ideal candidate will come from a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm with experience auditing investment funds, or from a fund-administration/investment-services organization such as SS&C or State Street. Candidates should have a strong understanding of fund structures, financial statements, and the accounting requirements associated with investment funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and financial reporting for investment funds.
• Perform and review fund accounting activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and NAV-related processes.
• Analyze investment activity, capital transactions, income, expenses, and other fund-level activity.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support the annual fund audit process.
• Review audit schedules, supporting documentation, and financial statement disclosures.
• Research and resolve accounting and reporting issues related to fund activity.
• Partner with internal teams, fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers.
• Assist with process improvements and enhancements to fund accounting and reporting procedures.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting activity is accurate and completed timely.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within investment management, private equity, real estate funds, hedge funds, or another alternative investment environment.
• Required: Fund audit experience from a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm OR fund accounting experience with a recognized fund administrator/investment services firm.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working with investment fund financial statements and audit processes.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large amounts of financial data.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or actively pursuing a CPA.
• Experience with private equity, real estate, hedge funds, or alternative investments.
• Experience working directly with external auditors.
• Experience with fund administration platforms or investment accounting systems.
• Public accounting experience auditing investment funds is highly valued.

Ideal Background

We are particularly interested in candidates coming from:

• Big 4: Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG
• Large regional public accounting firms with a strong investment/fund audit practice
• Fund administrators / investment services: SS&C, State Street, and similar organizations
• Public accounting professionals who have specifically audited private equity, hedge, real estate, or other investment funds

This is not a traditional corporate Senior Accountant position. Candidates should have meaningful, hands-on exposure to fund accounting or auditing investment funds.