Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity Focus

Private Equity Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Equity Fund, a highly established global investment firm in New York, seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to join its NYC-based team. The role targets candidates coming from Big 4 or top public accounting who want to transition into a private equity fund accounting environment.

Key responsibilities include fund financial statement prep, capital calls, distributions, and management fee calculations. Strong GAAP knowledge and communication skills are essential, with CPA required and 2–4 years

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of public accounting experience.
• CPA is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Fund financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Capital calls and distributions.
• Management fee calculations.
• Partner allocations and quarterly reporting.
• Fund performance and investment activity analysis.
• Coordination with external auditors.
• LP reporting and ad hoc requests.
• Support for co-investment vehicles and related fund initiatives.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Job description

Private Equity Fund, a highly established global investment firm in New York, seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to join its NYC-based team. The role targets candidates coming from Big 4 or top public accounting who want to transition into a private equity fund accounting environment.

Key responsibilities include fund financial statement prep, capital calls, distributions, and management fee calculations. Strong GAAP knowledge and communication skills are essential, with CPA required and 2–4 years