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Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure Fund Finance Team Member

As a member of our Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure Fund Finance team, you will primarily oversee fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships and accounts managed by the Firm.

Your responsibilities may also include managing the team and overseeing third-party administrators and outsourced resources. Additionally, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our operations and collaborate on cross-functional initiatives within the Firm.

As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day accounting for private equity funds and related investment vehicles.
• Review quarterly and annual NAV and financial statement packages, including investor reporting.
• Manage recurring client deliverables, including standard ILPA and additional client-requested reporting.
• Manage, monitor, and provide guidance to the outsourced accounting provider(s).
• Review governing documents and interpret reporting requirements and partner economics.
• Calculate and review quarterly management fee and carried interest waterfall calculations.
• Implement and oversee accounting process changes.
• Participate in technology innovation and implementations to improve operations.
• Manage the funds' cash balances to determine the need for capital calls, distributions.
• Review capital call and distributions notices to investors.
• Collaborate with other teams throughout the firm, including tax, legal, treasury, client services, portfolio management, to drive high-quality experience for clients.
• Support investment and client relationship personnel on ad-hoc requests.
• Assist in preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting for the various partnerships and companies.
• General accounting responsibilities.
• Lead special projects as requested.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets.
• 10+ years of experience working for a financial services firm or top tier accounting firm.
• CPA preferred.
• Background in the financial services industry required; knowledge of the alternative asset management industry a plus.
• Accounting experience in managing private equity, hedge funds or similar types of alternative products is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of partnership accounting as well as exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax. Private equity experiences is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with internal control compliance (SOX 404) a plus.
• Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker with the ability to exercise excellent judgment.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent tasks and effectively manage deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Investran system is preferred, but not required.