Senior Fund Accountant

Russell Tobin; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking a detail-oriented Fund Accounting Supervisor to lead a team of fund accounting analysts. You will oversee NAV calculations, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely deliverables.

The role emphasizes staff development, process improvement, and maintaining high accuracy. You will act as a key liaison between funds and investment managers, managing inquiries and ensuring strong client relationships while keeping deadlines and quality standards at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in fund accounting or fund administration.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles, NAV calculations, and GAAP.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and general accounting/reporting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong client service orientation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of fund accounting analysts, providing day-to-day guidance and support.
• Review and approve daily NAV calculations, reconciliations, and related fund accounting deliverables.
• Ensure all accounting and reporting activities comply with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex accounting issues, researching and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Act as a liaison between the funds and their investment managers, addressing day-to-day inquiries and building strong client relationships.
• Oversee dividend distributions, revenue packages, and other fund administration deliverables.
• Conduct performance appraisals and regular one-on-ones with team members; support career development and training plans.
• Assist with staffing needs, including participation in interviews and onboarding of new team members.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help implement best practices within the team.
• Ensure deadlines are consistently met while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality control.

Skills

Fund accounting

NAV calculations

GAAP

Team leadership

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fund Accounting Supervisor to lead a team of fund accounting analysts. In this role, you will act as a key point of contact between the funds we service and their investment managers, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant fund accounting and reporting. You will be responsible for both the technical oversight of daily accounting operations and the professional development of your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of fund accounting analysts, providing day-to-day guidance and support
• Review and approve daily Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, reconciliations, and related fund accounting deliverables
• Ensure all accounting and reporting activities comply with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Serve as an escalation point for complex accounting issues, researching and resolving discrepancies as they arise
• Act as a liaison between the funds and their investment managers, addressing day-to-day inquiries and building strong client relationships
• Oversee dividend distributions, revenue packages, and other fund administration deliverables
• Conduct performance appraisals and regular one-on-ones with team members; support career development and training plans
• Assist with staffing needs, including participation in interviews and onboarding of new team members
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help implement best practices within the team
• Ensure deadlines are consistently met while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, or a related financial services role
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles, NAV calculations, and GAAP
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting/reporting systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong client service orientation and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $100,000, based on experience
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates :

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.