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PeopleCaddie

Fund Accounting Manager / Senior Associate

PeopleCaddie, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Description Client:

Large Public Accounting Firm

Location:

Remote

Duration:

6 months

Pay:

$75-$85(C2C) - Sr. Associate...W2 rates available upon request.

$100-$110(C2C) - Manager

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced

Fund Accounting Manager or Senior Associate

to join a leading public accounting firm on a 6-month engagement. This individual will play a key role in fund financial reporting, audit coordination, and oversight of fund accounting processes, ensuring the integrity of financial data across complex investment structures.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee month-end and quarterly

NAV calculations , including pricing, financial reporting, and accounting of the Fund.

Coordinate and lead the Fund audit process , working directly with external auditors to meet reporting deadlines.

Manage partnership transactions , including carried interest and waterfall calculations.

Oversee

purchase and sale transactions

throughout their full life cycles.

Ensure fund and investment accounting compliance with

U.S. GAAP and other local GAAP

requirements.

Perform analytical reviews of

monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data

to evaluate historical performance and forecast future results.

Prepare

cash flow analyses, total rate of return, and profitability reports

to support portfolio management decisions.

Prepare and monitor

debt covenant reporting

and communicate fund debt positions to management.

Track and ensure accurate application of

tax strategies

within the fund and its investments.

Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with

internal and external stakeholders

including portfolio managers, controllers, and auditors.

Identify and implement

process improvements and system automation

to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.

Mentor and develop junior staff , providing training, coaching, and performance assessments.

Maintain high utilization and meet or exceed targeted

billable hours .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

required;

CPA preferred/required

depending on level.

3–8 years of fund accounting experience , ideally within a public accounting firm or fund administrator.

Strong working knowledge of

fund accounting systems , including Investran, Geneva, OneSource, or DFIN Arc Reporting.

Proven experience with

complex investment and fund structures , including master-feeder funds, blocker entities, liquidated funds, and newly launched funds.

Demonstrated experience collaborating with

Fund Portfolio Managers, Controllers, and Audit teams .

Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with automation tools or process optimization initiatives preferred.

Willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.

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