Senior Fund Accountant

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Fund Accountant to join a growing finance team. With 2–4 years of fund accounting experience, you will deepen expertise in venture capital fund operations within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

You will maintain ledgers, calculate investment transactions, assist with capital calls and distributions, and support audits. A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of fund accounting experience in VC/PE or fund administrator
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Experience with closed-ended funds, capital calls and distributions
• Understanding of capital accounts and waterfall mechanics
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Proficient in fund accounting systems and Excel

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare financial statements for multiple venture funds
• Calculate and record investment transactions, capital calls, and distributions
• Prepare investor capital account statements and quarterly reporting packages
• Support the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors
• Reconcile portfolio company valuations and track fund-level performance metrics
• Collaborate with fund administrators and assist with management company accounting as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

Allvue

Investran

Yardi

Excel

Job description

JCW is partnering with a venture capital firm to identify a Fund Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional with 2–4 years of experience to deepen their expertise in fund operations within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare financial statements for multiple venture capital funds
• Calculate and record investment transactions, capital calls, and distributions
• Assist with the preparation of investor capital account statements and quarterly reporting packages
• Support the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors
• Reconcile portfolio company valuations and track fund-level performance metrics
• Work closely with fund administrators and assist with management company accounting as needed

What We're Looking For

• 2–3 years of fund accounting experience, ideally within venture capital, private equity, or a fund administrator servicing alternative investments; Big 4 experience preferred
• Experience working with closed-ended fund structures, including familiarity with capital calls, distributions, and fund lifecycle accounting
• Solid understanding of investment fund structures, capital accounts, and waterfall mechanics
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Proficiency in fund accounting systems (Allvue, Investran, Yardi, or similar) and strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple funds simultaneously, and a team-oriented mindset