Senior Fund Accountant

Mission Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Job summary

A leading global financial organization is seeking a motivated professional for a Fund Accounting role. Responsibilities include overseeing NAV calculations, supporting audits, managing external reporting, and leading process improvements. Candidates should have 5–8 years of fund accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. This mid-senior level position offers a full-time opportunity in a collaborative environment, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of increasingly responsible experience in fund accounting or related area.
• Proven ability to manage tasks independently with strong follow-through.
• Strong analytical skills demonstrated through problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve NAV calculations and performance metrics.
• Prepare audited financial statements and coordinate with auditors.
• Work on tax filings including investor K-1s and estimates.
• Deliver timely information to investors and maintain cash controls.
• Identify opportunities for increasing operational efficiency.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Analytical mindset

Proactive and dependable

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

This range is provided by Mission Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

A leading global financial sciences and investment organization is seeking a motivated and analytical professional to join its Fund Accounting team.

The Fund Accounting team plays a critical role in delivering accurate accounting, reliable financial reporting, and strong operational support to internal stakeholders and external clients. The team oversees NAV reviews, supports audits and regulatory filings, partners with tax and operational groups, and drives process efficiency. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s business initiatives.

In office 1x a week!

Oversee Financial Reporting & NAV Reviews

• Review and approve daily, weekly, and monthly NAV calculations and performance metrics prepared by external administrators.
• Maintain effective oversight of both full-service and shadow administrators.

Support the Audit & Financial Statement Process

• Prepare audited financial statements, supporting schedules, and consolidation workpapers.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors throughout the annual audit cycle.

Coordinate Tax Reporting

• Work with tax professionals and external preparers on periodic tax filings, including investor K-1s, estimates, and other recurring tax deliverables.

Manage External Reporting Requirements

• Deliver timely and accurate information to investors, regulators, and counterparties in accordance with reporting deadlines and standards.
• Maintain cash controls and contribute to enhancements in financial oversight and governance.

Lead Process Improvements

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, operational accuracy, and automation within accounting workflows.
• Drive and support impactful initiatives aimed at scaling and improving the team’s capabilities.

Collaborate Across the Firm

• Partner with teams across the organization to support new fund launches, business expansions, and broader strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of increasingly responsible experience in fund accounting or a closely related area.
• Bachelor’s degree with a solid academic foundation in accounting, finance, or a relevant discipline.
• Proactive and highly dependable, with the ability to manage responsibilities independently while maintaining strong follow-through.
• Clear and confident communicator, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, demonstrating curiosity, problem-solving ability, and comfort working with complex financial information.
• Professional maturity and sound judgment, with a reputation for integrity, accountability, and self-awareness.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Financial Services, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Investment Management

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance