Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Veritas Partners; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Partners in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our fund accounting and administration team. The role focuses on financial reporting for multiple investment funds, supporting both in-house teams and private equity partnerships.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in public accounting or internal fund accounting, with GAAP knowledge and a CPA preferred. The position offers a hybrid schedule (2 days in office) with a competitive compensation package and strong career

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience within public accounting or internal fund accounting.
• Industry exposure in private equity or venture capital preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to work in the office 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly accounting schedules.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements.
• Prepare schedules for the annual audit and interact with auditors for year-end audit.
• Assist in managing cash flow needs.
• Assist in preparation of fund communications for our investors, including Limited Partner requests including distribution and Capital Call Notifications, assist in quarterly reports, assist with K-1 and tax related forms, assist with LP Transfers.
• Create and maintain an effective control environment.
• Assist in file maintenance/organization and other administrative tasks.
• Various other tasks, projects and deadlines that arise in relation to above.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Fund accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Location

Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid 2 days in office)

Summary

The Senior Fund Accountant position is a newly created opportunity to join an industry leading global venture capital and private equity investment firm headquartered in the Owings Mills, MD area outside of Baltimore. As a key member of the company’s fund accounting service and administration division, this individual will be responsible for financial reporting for several investment funds supporting both in-house and for associated private equity partnerships. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with public accounting (audit or tax) looking to pivot into an internal private equity role and will offer a competitive compensation package in the $115,000 to $125,000 range plus excellent benefits and career mobility. In addition to growth and market leadership, the company is known for providing an entrepreneurial atmosphere within a rewarding team culture. The company is currently working in a hybrid remote flexible work schedule 2 days in the office per week.

Senior Fund Accountant - Job Description

• Prepare weekly accounting schedules
• Prepare monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly financial statements
• Prepare schedules for the annual audit and interact with auditors for year-end audit
• Assist in managing cash flow needs
• Assist in preparation of fund communications for our investors, including Limited Partner requests including distribution and Capital Call Notifications, assist in quarterly reports, assist with K-1 and tax related forms, assist with LP Transfers
• Create and maintain an effective control environment
• Assist in file maintenance/organization and other administrative tasks
• Various other tasks, projects and deadlines that arise in relation to above

Senior Fund Accountant - Job Requirements

• 2 or more years of professional experience within public accounting or related internal fund accounting experience.
• Industry exposure in private equity or venture capital preferred either through public accounting or direct fund accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. CPA preferred.
• Working experience with GAAP
• Ability to work in office 2-3 days per week