Senior Fund Accountant — Private Equity & Hedge Funds

Alter Domus; United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA study leave

Birthday day off

Employee Share Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring program

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Alter Domus seeks an experienced accounting professional to support fund clients by reviewing cash contributions and distributions, inquiries, and audits. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and Excel proficiency, with CPA preferred.

Candidate should have 2–5 years of relevant private equity or hedge fund audit experience, and be able to work independently or with a team on complex allocations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree with high-quality grades.
• 2–5 years’ experience with at least 2 years in audits for private equity or hedge funds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of investments: equity, debt, co-invest and FoF.
• Keen attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; CPA or pursuing CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily cash contributions and distributions for investment fund clients.
• Inquire about cash and journal entries.
• Participate in quarterly and annual audit functions.
• Assist with open items list and auditor communications.
• Communicate with clients promptly and with urgency when responding to inquiries.
• Understand governing agreements between Alter Domus and the client.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Investran experience

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Investran

Job description

Alter Domus seeks an experienced accounting professional to support fund clients by reviewing cash contributions and distributions, inquiries, and audits. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and Excel proficiency, with CPA preferred.

Candidate should have 2–5 years of relevant private equity or hedge fund audit experience, and be able to work independently or with a team on complex allocations and reporting.