Senior Staff, Fund Administration

ZEDRA Group; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEDRA Group in Beachwood, OH seeks a Senior Staff, Fund Administration to advance fund accounting expertise. You will lead closes, prepare work papers, and maintain investor data while developing client relationships and guiding junior staff.

The role emphasizes problem solving, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration with service providers. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in accounting focused on alternative investments funds, CPA/MBA progress is a plus, and strong Excel/Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 2+ years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds – Venture Capital/Fund Administration experience a plus.
• CPA designation and/or MBA a plus; progress towards these is beneficial.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and work papers.
• Deadline oriented with ability to complete tasks independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact at various levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly/quarterly financial closes in QuickBooks/Allvue for multiple fund clients.
• Prepare and review supporting work papers for capital calls, distributions, financial statements, etc.
• Create, develop, and maintain client relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Assist in development and training of new team members.
• Lead the service workflow for multiple clients, allocating work and driving deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Senior Staff, Fund Administration position is an intermediate/senior associate level position open to professionals looking to continue developing expertise in Fund Administration and accounting. Our ideal team member is someone eager and motivated to progressively grow with us. We want people who are capable of problem solving and thinking outside of the box to achieve their goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the monthly/quarterly financial closes in QuickBooks/Allvue for multiple fund clients
• Prepare and review supporting work papers for capital calls, distributions, financial statements, etc.
• Create, develop, and maintain business relationships with clients, management, other service providers and key stakeholders
• Assisting in the development and training of new team members
• Leading the service workflow for multiple clients, allocating work to staff members, and driving deliverables through review to completion
• Maintain investor and investment information
• Assist with calculation and tracking of Fund performance metrics
• Assistance with treasury services, including accounts payable, investment funding, intercompany invoicing, etc.
• Coordination of audit processes
• Assist with client onboarding
• Special projects as assigned

People

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture aligned with ZEDRA values
• Participate in regular one to ones and act on feedback to improve performance
• Identify at least one personal development priority each year
• Complete all mandatory trainings on time
• Support improvements arising from Employee Engagement feedback

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds – Venture Capital/Fund Administration experience a plus
• CPA designation and/or MBA a plus - progress towards this is great!
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and work papers
• Deadline oriented with ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to interact with others at various levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills

Personal Attributes

• The successful candidate will be a visible champion and role model of ZEDRA’s values and behaviours
• Passion for delivering a great client experience, with the ability to communicate with clients and other stakeholders clearly, dealing with difficult situations and conflict where necessary
• An inclusive and collaborative approach with colleagues and key stakeholders
• A proactive, solution oriented approach, able to work independently but always as part of a team