Senior Fund Accountant

Alter Domus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA support

Study leave

Birthday day off

Mentoring

Employee Share Plan

EAP

Learning zones

Job summary

Alter Domus in New York seeks an accounting professional to support investment fund clients by reviewing daily cash contributions, distributions, and journal entries. You will participate in quarterly and annual audits, coordinate with auditors, and ensure timely responses to inquiries.

A CPA or plan to obtain CPA is preferred, with 2–5 years of Big 4 or public accounting experience in private equity or hedge funds.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree with high-quality grades.
• 2–5 years' experience with at least 2 years with Big 4 otherwise public accounting firm performing audits on private equity or hedge funds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• CPA, or intention to obtain CPA, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily cash contributions and distributions for investment fund clients.
• Inquire about cash and journal entries.
• Participate in quarterly and annual audit functions.
• Assist with open items list and auditor communications.
• Regular communication with client responding and coordinating response to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Understand the governing agreements between Alter Domus and the client.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Investran

Job description

ABOUT US

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning "The Other House" in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Review daily cash contributions and distributions for investment fund clients;
• Inquire about cash and journal entries;
• Participate in quarterly and annual audit functions;
• Assist with open items list and auditor communications;
• Regular communication with client responding and coordinating response to inquiries in a timely manner and sense of urgency; and
• Understand the governing agreements between Alter Domus and the client.

YOUR PROFILE

• Accounting degree with high-quality grades;
• 2 to 5 years' experience with at least 2 of those years with a Big 4 otherwise public accounting firm performing audits on private equity or hedge funds;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Solid understanding of different types of investments: equity, debt, co-invest and FoF;
• Keen attention to detail and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to multitask, working both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; and
• CPA, or intention to obtain CPA, preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Financial Management
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Private Equity
• Hedge Funds
• Venture Capital

Investran experience or similar accounting work platform

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.(Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: )