• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Perm
• Job #22395

A multi-billion dollar independent investment firm is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its growing Finance Team.  This new role will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance and operations responsibilities pertaining to the firm's investment funds. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage daily cash, finance, and accounting functions for various funds
• Support the quarterly and annual fund accounting closing processes
• Prepare and calculate quarterly expense accruals and management fees
• Review the accounting work product produced by the fund administrators
• Maintain shadow capital allocations
• Produce fund analysis to determine liquidity needs of the funds
• Assist with the fund treasury function in support of capital calls, distributions, borrowings and expense payments
• Collaborate with the fund administrator and Capital Formation team to respond to investor requests
• Maintain a working understanding of the limited partnership agreements(s)
• Maintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles
• Prepare various management reports and analyses  

Role Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of fund accounting experience, preferably with relevant Private Equity and/or Credit industry experience at an asset manager, Big 4 public accounting firm, fund administrator, or a mix of thereof
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field?????
  CPA is a plus

• Required computer skills: Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency with MS Office
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills Intacct
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
• Ownership mindset with maturity and pride of work product.
• Superior organizational skills.