Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Taurus Search; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Search is partnered with a fast-growing fund administrator to hire a skilled accounting professional with Public Accounting or Fund Administration background. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and work with top private equity and private debt clients.

You will handle capital activity, financial statements, and audit support across diverse fund structures, with opportunities for career progression in a dynamic startup environment in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in public accounting or fund administration.
• Strong understanding of PE fund structures and operations.

Responsibilities

• Review capital contribution and distribution calculations, management fees, cash reconciliations and expense schedules.
• Prepare quarterly incentive allocation models based on terms in place.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and supplemental reports.
• Assist with audit support and liaise with auditors during audit season.
• Distribute investor notices and manage investor portal inquiries.
• Handle LP requests and partner communications with Client Managers.
• Support new fund closings and onboarding activities.
• Coach and mentor junior fund accountants.

Skills

Public accounting

Fund administration

PE fund structures

Job description

Taurus Search is working with a fast paced start up in the fund administration space. Our client is looking to hire a strong accounting professional coming from either Public Accounting or Fund Administration to join a newly created role as they continue to bring on major clients in private equity and private debt, heading into 2026!

This is a chance to work in a flexible environment where you can get high levels of exposure to senior leadership, have opportunities for advancement, and work with some of the top private equity and debt firms in the industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a client oriented role where this individual can gain exposure to a variety of fund structures to diversify their skillset.

Responsibilities Include:

• Review capital contribution and distribution calculations, management fees, cash reconciliations and expense schedules
• Prepare the quarterly incentive allocation models based on the agreement terms in place
• Prepare the quarterly and annual financial statements and any supplemental reports and metrics required
• Assist with support materials for audits and work closely with auditors during audit season
• Distribute investor notices and work through notices in the investor portal
• Handle incoming LP requests, investor inquiries and and any additional needs from Client Managers
• Support new fund closings and onboarding activities
• Manage and support junior fund accountants - providing coaching as needed

Requirements:

• 3-5 years in public accounting, or fund administration
• Strong understanding of PE fund structures and operations