Senior Fund Accountant

Yalecrest Partners; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yalecrest Partners is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to own accounting and reporting for our multi-strategy portfolio of private credit and private equity investments. The role involves independent work on complex projects, managing relationships with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors, and supporting the investment team with financial analysis.

The ideal candidate has a Big 4 background and is ready to move from auditing funds to running them, with a strong emphasis on US GAAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA license preferred.
• 4+ years total accounting experience.
• 2+ years in audit at a Big 4 accounting firm required.
• Experience with investment companies, private funds, or alternative assets preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with partnership accounting a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; financial modeling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements per US GAAP.
• Oversee NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations; review fund administrator work.
• Prepare investor reporting, including quarterly LP reports and capital account statements.
• Coordinate annual audit as primary contact for external auditors.
• Collaborate with tax advisors on entity tax returns and K-1s; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Support investment team with financial analysis and modeling for prospective transactions.
• Research and resolve accounting issues with internal teams, administrators, and investors.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and present findings to senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvements across fund accounting and reporting workflows.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA license preferred

Tools

Fund accounting software

Job description

Our fund is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to own accounting and reporting for our multi-strategy portfolio of private credit and private equity investments.

This role will work independently on complex projects, manage relationships with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors, and support the investment team with financial analysis. This opportunity suits someone with a Big 4 background who wants to move from auditing funds to running them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, and management fee and carried interest/waterfall calculations, and review the fund administrator’s work.
• Prepare and verify investor reporting, including quarterly LP reports, capital account statements, and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate the annual audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Partner with third-party tax advisors on entity tax returns, K-1s, and related filings, reviewing them for accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the investment team with financial analysis and modeling for prospective private credit and equity transactions.
• Research and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies with internal teams, administrators, and investors.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and present findings to senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvements across fund accounting and reporting workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA license preferred.
• 4+ years of total experience.
• 2+ years in audit at a Big 4 accounting firm required.
• Experience with investment companies, private funds, or alternative assets strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP. Familiarity with partnership accounting and fund structures is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills. Financial modeling experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.