Senior Auditor
September 14, 2026Hybrid Fund Accountant 10987
Job Description
Description of Position
The fund accountant, under the direction of the fund accounting manager, will manage the day-to-day accounting functions and financial reporting for a number of private equity or hedge funds as well as several investment management companies. The position requires a comprehensive knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, ranging from processing journal entries and trade or investment transactions to cash management, account reconciliation, and preparation of period-end financial statements with supporting schedules. This role requires a significant level of individual initiative, the ability to multi-task, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in public accounting, a family office, private equity, or financial services industry
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance with accounting experience
- Experience in partnership accounting, multi-tiered entity structures, or intercompany general ledger accounts
- General ledger experience with adeptness in journal entries
- Experience preparing financial statements
- Solid understanding of general ledger account reconciliations, including bank or brokerage accounts
- Strong Excel skills (lookups, sumifs, pivot tables) and adept at learning new accounting applications
- Must be self-motivated and willing to take action beyond formal job responsibilities
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Must be detail oriented, possess effective communication and multi-tasking skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- CPA credentials or parts passed
- Experience with Investran or comparable fund accounting system
- Experience with data architecture, data integration, and data lake concepts
- Experience using A.I., business intelligence, automation, dashboarding, and reporting applications (Copilot, Power BI, etc.)
Principal Responsibilities
- Post cash and non-cash transactions daily in maintenance of the general ledger
- Perform bank, brokerage account and other general ledger account reconciliations or analyses
- Monitor cash balances daily and assist with cash management
- Prepare various reports or analyses in support of management, the family, or the investment team
- Record investment valuations, asset acquisitions, and dispositions
- Complete the monthly close procedures and generate deliverables in compliance with GAAP or tax basis
- Prepare quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules
- Prepare debt and other compliance requirements for credit facilities and regulatory agencies
- Serve as liaison with auditors, tax advisors, compliance officers, and external fund advisors
- Perform taxable income reconciliations and accumulate information for tax estimates or returns
- Assist with ad hoc reporting or special projects as necessary
