Summary
An established New York–based investment firm is seeking a talented professional to join its expanding team — a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure across both investment and operational functions.
Company Information:
A private equity firm with a focus on high-growth industries and more than $2 billion under management.
Job Description:
- Oversee and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Manage the accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations (bank, investment, etc.), accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting processes, and variance analyses to support management decisions.
- Help maintain, document, and improve internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
- Lead and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders during year-end audit and tax reporting cycles.
- Support management & performance fee calculations and prepare supporting schedules.
- Generate reporting for limited partners and internal stakeholders, including portfolio company performance, capital activity, and other metrics.
- Assist in integrating financial systems or platform improvements, process automation (e.g., via Excel macros or other tools), and enable scalable finance operations.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in private equity / fund accounting, financial services, or investment management.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, fund/private equity structures, side letters, waterfalls and fee calculations.
- Proven experience with audits, tax reporting, internal controls, and financial forecasting.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting systems, Excel (including macros / automation), and comfortable learning/working with new reporting or fund administration platforms.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, portfolio company teams, auditors, and L.P.s.
