Senior Accountant - Private Equity

Overview

A fast-growing fund administration firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to support a portfolio of private equity and private credit funds. This role offers hands-on ownership of complex fund accounting and reporting, direct interaction with clients and investors, and the opportunity to mentor junior staff.

The position is ideal for someone with strong alternatives accounting experience who wants to step into a senior role with real responsibility, visibility, and career progression within a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review capital contributions, distributions, management fee calculations, cash reconciliations, expense schedules, and income allocations.
• Prepare and review incentive allocation and carry models in accordance with partnership agreements.
• Produce quarterly and annual financial statements, including statements of assets and liabilities, operations, partners’ capital, and cash flows.
• Prepare supplemental reporting packages, including performance metrics and management reports.
• Coordinate audit support and work directly with external auditors during interim and year-end audits.
• Distribute investor notices (capital calls, distributions, capital balances) through investor portals.
• Respond to LP requests and ad-hoc reporting needs in partnership with Client Managers and Client Directors.
• Manage reporting timelines and deliverables, including participation in regular client calls.
• Support new fund launches, closings, and onboarding activities.
• Review work prepared by junior Fund Accountants and provide mentorship, feedback, and coaching.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and internal best practices.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of progressive accounting experience; prior private equity or alternatives experience is ideal but not required. Training will be provided.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting fundamentals, including journal entries, roll-forwards, and financial statement preparation.
• Exposure to a range of investment structures (equity, debt, co-investments, funds of funds).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and control awareness.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Investran Live or investor portals is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a collaborative working style.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus but not required.