Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity

Oliver James; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity asset manager based in Greater Boston is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to handle accounting for partnerships and manage financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in GAAP accounting and tax financials. This role offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounting for flow-through entities.
• Ability to prepare tax-basis financials and schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting for partnerships and LLCs.
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting packages.
• Conduct periodic closings and draft financial statements.

Skills

GAAP Accounting

Cash management

Tax accounting

Financial reporting

Job description

Overview

Opportunity to join a private equity asset manager with ~$9B in AUM, based in the Greater Boston area. The firm manages a range of investment entities and strategies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Basic Purpose/Function

Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• GAAP Accounting: Manage accounting for flow-through entities (e.g., partnerships, LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps).
• Record investment transactions and operating activities.
• Perform cash management, capital calls, and partner distributions.
• Monitor receivables and payables; process invoice payments.
• Conduct periodic closings, post journal entries, and generate financials.
• Record and reconcile quarterly valuation adjustments.
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting packages, including narratives.
• Draft footnotes and compile audit support for annual financials.
• Identify and communicate changes impacting financial reporting.

Tax Accounting

• Prepare tax-basis financials and schedules.
• Calculate quarterly tax estimates and liaise with tax personnel.
• Maintain and reconcile 1099 data; issue annual 1099s.
• Update basis and capital gains schedules; post K-1 adjustments and final tax closings.
• Compile data and narratives for annual K-1 distribution.

If interested, please reach out to [e-mail]