Fund Accounting Senior Associate

Fund Accounting Senior Associate

As a Fund Accounting Senior Associate, you will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, and reporting of investment and fund NAV / performance. As an integral member of the Accounting Advisory and Fund Accounting Team, you will take ownership for the accurate and timely calculation of the NAV and fund financial reporting for various types of private funds (hedge, private equity, private debt, real estate, etc.). You will work collaboratively with internal partners across multiple locations and functions, ensuring clear and open communication to address all challenges. Your day-to-day may include :

• Support the full-cycle accounting process for multiple private equity funds, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understand and assess all inputs and drivers of the NAV.
• Review core reconciliations and investigate any reconciling items to ensure the accuracy of the NAV.
• Participate in capital call and distribution processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of investor activity.
• Maintain investor capital accounts, including commitments, contributions, preferred returns, and carried interest. Analytically review monthly / quarterly investment and fund performance data.
• Take ownership of the NAV production and dissemination delivery.
• Prepare and review financial statements for funds.
• Work directly with external auditors to ensure accuracy of each fund annual financial statements.
• Maintain required records and checklists to evidence reviews.
• Identify and escalate issues and assist in their resolution as needed.
• Maintain an excellent and collaborative relationship with internal and external partners.
• Seek to improve efficiency and controls through automation and by identifying process and control enhancements.

You have the following technical skills or qualifications :

The base salary for this position in our New York City (Manhattan) office only is $86,400 to $129,600.

The base salary for this position in our Boston office only is $86,400 to $129,600.

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