Senior Private Equity Fund Accounting Lead

3 Bridge Networks LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

3 Bridge Networks LLC in San Francisco, CA seeks a Senior Fund Accounting Manager to own the fund accounting process and lead complex reporting cycles while partnering with senior finance and investment teams.

The role offers exposure to scalable processes, mentorship for junior staff, and high-visibility within a growing private equity environment. CPA is preferred but not required, with strong Excel and reporting system expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of fund accounting, private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, or public accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of private equity fund structures, capital activity, allocations, and investor reporting.
• Experience working with fund administrators and reviewing administrator deliverables.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with fund accounting platforms or general ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting, reporting, and close process for private equity funds and related entities.
• Review fund-level financial statements, capital account activity, management fee calculations, carried interest, and waterfall allocations.
• Oversee quarterly and annual investor reporting, including capital calls, distributions, notices, and financial packages.
• Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, and other external partners.
• Review fund expense allocations, investment activity, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Support annual audit and tax processes, including preparation and review of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Partner with internal teams on fund launches, closings, investments, exits, and other strategic transactions.
• Improve internal controls, reporting processes, and fund accounting procedures as the firm scales.
• Mentor and develop junior accounting team members.

Skills

Fund accounting

Private equity reporting

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Fund accounting platforms

General ledger systems

Job description

3 Bridge Networks LLC in San Francisco, CA seeks a Senior Fund Accounting Manager to own the fund accounting process and lead complex reporting cycles while partnering with senior finance and investment teams.

The role offers exposure to scalable processes, mentorship for junior staff, and high-visibility within a growing private equity environment. CPA is preferred but not required, with strong Excel and reporting system expertise.