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Job Summary:
We are seeking a Private Equity Fund Accountant to support fund accounting operations within a fast-paced financial services environment. This contract role is based in Lake Mary, FL (with flexibility for New York) and operates on a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite).
The role focuses on private equity fund accounting, including NAV allocations, investor reporting, and financial statement preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fund Accounting & Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, investor reports, and fund-level reporting deliverables
- NAV & Allocations: Perform and validate NAV calculations, investor allocations, performance fees, and waterfall structures
- Reconciliations: Reconcile holdings, trades, cash balances, and accruals to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Data Management: Maintain and update fund accounting databases and ensure integrity of financial data
- Client & Internal Reporting: Report and verify private equity data to clients, internal stakeholders, and third-party platforms
- Documentation & Analysis: Interpret fund legal documents and implement accounting workflows aligned to fund structures
- Oversight & Leadership: Provide guidance and supervision to junior fund accountants, ensuring quality and accuracy of deliverables
- Ad Hoc Support: Complete surveys, worksheets, and support tax reporting processes as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of private equity fund accounting experience
- Strong understanding of financial instruments, including bank loans, bonds, and fixed income securities
- Experience with investor allocations, performance fee calculations, and waterfall structures
- Ability to interpret fund legal documents and translate into accounting workflows
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large financial datasets
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran or Geneva
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
- Deep understanding of partnership accounting and fund structures
Why Join Us:
This role offers the opportunity to step into a high-impact position within private equity fund accounting, working closely with experienced leadership and supporting complex fund structures. You’ll gain exposure to advanced accounting concepts, lead junior team members, and contribute to critical reporting and operational processes.
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