Senior Fund Accountant

Cyperus Group LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyperus Group LLC's Nashville office seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to oversee fund accounting and administration for pooled vehicles. You will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely deliverables, including NAV oversight and financial reporting.

You will engage in regulatory and tax reporting, participate in audits, and contribute to process improvements, new fund launches, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with hedge funds, private equity, or fund administration is preferred

Responsibilities

• Review NAV calculations prepared by third-party providers for accuracy
• Assist with annual audits, coordinating requests and reviewing financial statements
• Support tax and regulatory reporting across applicable jurisdictions
• Monitor deadlines and ensure fund deliverables are completed on time
• Research and resolve operational accounting issues, escalating when appropriate
• Collaborate across teams to support day-to-day fund accounting and administration
• Participate in process documentation, training, and process-improvement initiatives
• Assist with special projects including new fund launches and fund liquidations

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Our client, a global investment management firm, is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its Nashville team. This individual will oversee fund accounting and administration activities for a portfolio of pooled investment vehicles, working closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.

The role provides broad exposure to NAV oversight, financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and fund operations, as well as opportunities to participate in fund launches, process improvements, and other special projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze NAV calculations prepared by third-party service providers for accuracy.
• Assist with annual audits, including coordinating requests, resolving audit inquiries, and reviewing financial statements.
• Support tax and regulatory reporting requirements across applicable jurisdictions.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure fund-related deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Research and resolve operational and accounting issues, escalating matters when appropriate.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from internal stakeholders and external business partners.
• Collaborate across teams to support day-to-day fund accounting and administration activities.
• Participate in process documentation, training, and the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Assist with special projects, including new fund launches, fund liquidations, and data requests.
• Review trial balance activity, including income, expenses, management and incentive fees, derivative transactions, foreign currency activity, and distributions.
• Help ensure funds remain compliant with applicable tax and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience within hedge funds, private equity, fund administration, fund accounting, or a related investment management environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong accounting knowledge, preferably including fund valuation and NAV review.
• Familiarity with annual financial statements, tax reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established global investment management organization and gain broad exposure across fund accounting and investment operations. The position offers significant interaction with internal stakeholders and external service providers, along with opportunities to contribute to process improvements, fund launches, and other key initiatives.