Private Equity
Senior Fund Accountant / Fund Accounting AVP
Private Equity, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Senior Fund Accountant / Fund Accounting AVP
This range is provided by Private Equity. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
A global asset manager with more than $15B in AUM, specializing in investing in corporate credit and heavy emphasis on Real Estate and global infrastructure
Responsibilities
Manage the full accounting and reporting cycle for multiple private equity funds, co‑invest vehicles, and GP/management entities.
Oversee quarterly and annual closes, including financial statements, supporting schedules, partner allocations, and performance metrics.
Prepare and review capital calls, distribution notices, management fee calculations, and waterfall/carry allocations.
Coordinate annual audits and tax filings with external auditors and tax advisors; ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, valuation processes, and documentation.
Monitor portfolio activity—investment transactions, valuations, realizations, expenses—and ensure accurate recording in the general ledger.
Collaborate with internal teams (investment, operations, IR) on reporting, cash management, investor requests, and strategic initiatives.
Manage relationships with third‑party administrators, ensuring service quality and accuracy of NAV and reporting packages.
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff; establish best practices and support their professional development.
Participate in system implementations, workflow enhancements, and other operational improvement projects.
Experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
4–8 years of private equity, venture capital, or alternative investment fund accounting experience; mix of public accounting and in‑house a plus.
Strong working knowledge of fund structures, partnership accounting, carried interest mechanics, and investment company GAAP.
Experience with private equity accounting platforms (e.g., Investran, eFront, Allvue, Fundwave) preferred.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
Comfortable in a lean, fast‑moving environment with broad responsibilities.
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Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
A global asset manager with more than $15B in AUM, specializing in investing in corporate credit and heavy emphasis on Real Estate and global infrastructure
Responsibilities
Manage the full accounting and reporting cycle for multiple private equity funds, co‑invest vehicles, and GP/management entities.
Oversee quarterly and annual closes, including financial statements, supporting schedules, partner allocations, and performance metrics.
Prepare and review capital calls, distribution notices, management fee calculations, and waterfall/carry allocations.
Coordinate annual audits and tax filings with external auditors and tax advisors; ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, valuation processes, and documentation.
Monitor portfolio activity—investment transactions, valuations, realizations, expenses—and ensure accurate recording in the general ledger.
Collaborate with internal teams (investment, operations, IR) on reporting, cash management, investor requests, and strategic initiatives.
Manage relationships with third‑party administrators, ensuring service quality and accuracy of NAV and reporting packages.
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff; establish best practices and support their professional development.
Participate in system implementations, workflow enhancements, and other operational improvement projects.
Experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
4–8 years of private equity, venture capital, or alternative investment fund accounting experience; mix of public accounting and in‑house a plus.
Strong working knowledge of fund structures, partnership accounting, carried interest mechanics, and investment company GAAP.
Experience with private equity accounting platforms (e.g., Investran, eFront, Allvue, Fundwave) preferred.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
Comfortable in a lean, fast‑moving environment with broad responsibilities.
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