Artisan Partners
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The Senior Fund Accountant will join a highly collaborative and engaged operations team, supporting accounting functions for the firm’s private funds. The ideal candidate has experience with alternatives’ fund administration, including financial reporting and fund administrator oversight responsibilities. This role will primarily support the Firm’s alternatives business including equity, fixed income, derivatives, and private assets.
Location: Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | San Francisco, CA | New York, NY | Denver, CO
Base Salary Range: $125,000-$180,000. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Associates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon Firm and individual performance.
Responsibilities
Review net asset value calculations, investor allocations, performance calculations and other information prepared by the fund administrator
Review, analyze, and apply complex concepts, methodologies and calculations within open and close ended fund documents (i.e., LPA, PPM)
Assist with financial statement preparation and review; resolve inquiries from external auditors during the annual audit process
Contribute to the building of workflow and team process improvements, with a focus on complex hedge fund and private equity structures including side pockets, co-investments, and special purposes vehicles
Assist with oversight of and interactions with external service providers, primarily the third-party fund administrator and fund auditors
Review regulatory reporting (i.e. Form PF, Form PQR), including tying out financial information to supporting ledgers and performing analytical review procedures on information contained in the reports
Qualifications
Advanced understanding of US GAAP and audited financial statements
In-house investment management experience required
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with alternative investment products required
Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance with demonstrated academic achievement; CPA preferred
Knowledge of accounting and operations across a variety of investment types including equities, debt, derivatives, and private equity investments is required
Strong work ethic and sense of ownership; collaborative approach to solving problems
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to prioritize daily, monthly, and year-end work
Excellent organizational and communication skills, confident verbal, and interpersonal approach
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Data analytics and knowledge of Tableau or comparable tools beneficial
Privacy Notice for California Applicants
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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The Senior Fund Accountant will join a highly collaborative and engaged operations team, supporting accounting functions for the firm’s private funds. The ideal candidate has experience with alternatives’ fund administration, including financial reporting and fund administrator oversight responsibilities. This role will primarily support the Firm’s alternatives business including equity, fixed income, derivatives, and private assets.
Location: Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | San Francisco, CA | New York, NY | Denver, CO
Base Salary Range: $125,000-$180,000. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Associates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon Firm and individual performance.
Responsibilities
Review net asset value calculations, investor allocations, performance calculations and other information prepared by the fund administrator
Review, analyze, and apply complex concepts, methodologies and calculations within open and close ended fund documents (i.e., LPA, PPM)
Assist with financial statement preparation and review; resolve inquiries from external auditors during the annual audit process
Contribute to the building of workflow and team process improvements, with a focus on complex hedge fund and private equity structures including side pockets, co-investments, and special purposes vehicles
Assist with oversight of and interactions with external service providers, primarily the third-party fund administrator and fund auditors
Review regulatory reporting (i.e. Form PF, Form PQR), including tying out financial information to supporting ledgers and performing analytical review procedures on information contained in the reports
Qualifications
Advanced understanding of US GAAP and audited financial statements
In-house investment management experience required
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with alternative investment products required
Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance with demonstrated academic achievement; CPA preferred
Knowledge of accounting and operations across a variety of investment types including equities, debt, derivatives, and private equity investments is required
Strong work ethic and sense of ownership; collaborative approach to solving problems
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to prioritize daily, monthly, and year-end work
Excellent organizational and communication skills, confident verbal, and interpersonal approach
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Data analytics and knowledge of Tableau or comparable tools beneficial
Privacy Notice for California Applicants
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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