Senior Private Equity Fund Accounting Manager

Consultative Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Manager for Private Equity Accounting to maintain books and records for various private partnerships and accounts. Responsibilities include reconciliation, complex corporate accounting, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in accounting/audit, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years relevant accounting or audit experience with a mix of Big Four public accounting and investment management industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis.
• Excellent understanding of accounting and relevant investment company accounting rules.
• Solid analytical skills for complex problem resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining the books and records of pooled private investment funds.
• Accounting for and reconciliation of cash, investments and real property.
• Recording and reconciling of purchase and sale transactions.
• Accounting for complex corporate actions.
• Estimating and posting of monthly closing accruals.
• Calculating of income and expense allocations to each partner.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to clients.
• Analyzing and calculating performance metrics for partnerships/accounts.
• Coordinating with independent auditors, custodians, and fund administrators.

Skills

Reconciliation and account analysis

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A global investment firm is seeking a Manager for Private Equity Accounting to maintain books and records for various private partnerships and accounts. Responsibilities include reconciliation, complex corporate accounting, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in accounting/audit, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with CPA preferred.