Sr. Fund Accountant
ETONIEN is sourcing for a dynamic and hands-on Senior level Fund Accountant to support our fund and management company client in the South Bay / Silicon Beach (Los Angeles county) area.
The ideal professional will have 4+ years of investment industry experience, a strong understanding of fund accounting processes and previous experience with a fund. This position offers career growth and great industry exposure. If this description of technical skills and educational background match your skillset and expertise, we encourage you to apply.
Reports To : Vice President of Finance
About the Role
Individual contributor supporting fund and management company accounting, reporting, tax coordination, and basic compliance. Reports to the VP of Finance with regular interaction with the managing partners. Clear path to increased ownership of processes and vendors and potential growth into a more senior role over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Support relationship management with fund administrators, tax advisors, auditors, and internal deal teams
- Help meet monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines for funds and the management company
- Assist with new fund and vehicle launches from a finance and reporting perspective
- Assist with quarterly reporting packages for limited partners and internal stakeholders
- Help review compliance reporting and support monitoring of debt facilities
- Assist in reviewing quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and disclosures for funds
- Support review and calculation of management and performance fees
- Assist with regulatory and compliance-related filings as needed
- Help review cash flow projections and support daily cash management
- Respond to ad hoc information and analysis requests from internal teams and investors
- Compile and review information for tax advisors for estimates, extensions, and returns
- Help monitor fund expense budgets and payments for accuracy and appropriateness
- Assist in managing the corporate card expense review and approval process
Requirements
Approximately 1–4 years of public accounting experience; Big 4 or large national firm strongly preferredMeaningful tax experience with private equity funds, hedge funds, or other alternative investment vehicles strongly preferredExperience in fund accounting or portfolio reporting (fund administrator or asset manager) is a plusCPA preferred (or progress toward certification)Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and basic partnership / fund tax conceptsStrong Excel skills; solid Word and PowerPoint skillsAbility to work on-site 4–5 days per weekComfortable in a lean, fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesStrong attention to detail, follow-through, and documentation habitsClear written and verbal communication; able to interact professionally with senior leadership and external providersHigh standards for accuracy and quality; strong ethics and integrityWork Authorization
Legally authorized to work in the United StatesU.S. citizen or permanent residentNo visa sponsorship availableWide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions. Exact compensation may vary based on factors including skills, experience, certification, license and location. A reasonable estimate of current compensation range is :
Base salary : $100,000–$110,000Target annual bonus : approximately 30% of base salaryAbout ETONIEN : ETONIEN is a national professional services firm supporting diverse PE and corporate clients with immediate project and interim Leadership, Finance, Accounting, Restructuring, HR, and Operations related needs.
Our primary focus is to attract, develop and retain elite Financial, Operational, and Restructuring consultants with experience in supporting primarily middle-market Private Equity backed portfolio companies and corporate clients in the following roles : CEO, COO, CFO, CRO, Controller, FP&A, Treasury, HR, Supply Chain and Procurement. Beyond technical expertise, we strive to partner with detailed oriented and hands-on practitioners committed to excellence and who appreciate challenging, fast-paced environments.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package