Senior Fund Accountant

LHH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UTIMCO, an investment management organization, seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to support accounting and operations across multiple asset classes including private investments and hedge funds. The role involves preparing workpapers, managing closes, and reporting to executive stakeholders.

The position emphasizes strong communication, collaboration, and experience from Big 4 public accounting, with in-office presence four days a week in Downtown Austin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting or financial services accounting.
• Strong understanding of team workflow processes and related technology tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collegial team player with intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Power BI (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Prepare supporting workpapers and reports for internal and external clients.
• Manage monthly accounting close processes.
• Oversee private investment and hedge fund valuation/pricing processes.
• Monitor private investment activity (capital calls and distributions).
• Track and prepare public and hedge fund investment activity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports.
• Complete bank and external fund manager reconciliations.
• Prepare audit workpapers and related documentation.
• Assist with financial statement preparation.
• Calculate and process management fees.
• Build strong relationships across the OAR team and other UTIMCO teams to foster a collaborative culture.
• Participate in special projects and prepare ad hoc reporting as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office 365

Power BI

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or CPA designation

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Our client is an investment management organization and they are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join their team. This role will support a wide range of investment accounting and operational activities across multiple asset classes, including cash, domestic and global equities, fixed income, real estate, natural resources, hedge funds, and private investments. The ideal candidate is someone from Big 4 (public accounting) who is highly polished and comfortable presenting to executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Accounting & Operations

• Prepare supporting workpapers and reports for internal and external clients.


• Manage monthly accounting close processes.


• Oversee private investment and hedge fund valuation/pricing processes.


• Monitor private investment activity (capital calls and distributions).


• Track and prepare public and hedge fund investment activity.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports.


• Complete bank and external fund manager reconciliations.


• Prepare audit workpapers and related documentation.


• Assist with financial statement preparation.


• Calculate and process management fees.

Organizational Health

• Build strong relationships across the OAR team and other UTIMCO teams to foster a collaborative culture.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Participate in special projects and prepare ad hoc reporting as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting or financial services accounting.


• Strong understanding of team workflow processes and related technology tools.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Collegial team player with intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and integrity.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Power BI (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA designation.

This role requires in-office presence Monday through Thursday (4 days per week) in Downtown Austin.