Summary
An established alternative investment advisor is seeking a dynamic and driven Fund Accountant to support their Real Estate business. This role is highly visible as this motivated individual will also serve as a key liaison between several departments in the firm, including the Front Office, Operations, Financial Reporting, Technology, Tax, and Investor Relations.
Company Information:
A leading alternative investment advisor based in New York with over $70 million in AUM.
Job Description:
- Responsible for accuracy of monthly NAVs through month-end review of reconciliations, trading PNL and accruals
- Perform quarterly preparation of several funds financial statements
- Contribute to year-end audited financial statements and related footnotes of several funds financial statements
- Responsible for the accuracy of fund accounting, reporting, analysis and special projects, including developing a comprehensive understanding of products traded and processes utilized
- Communicate directly with third party administrators
- Interact with the Front Office, Technology, Operations, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, and Financial Reporting
- Respond to various investor relations information requests
- Manage and modify accounting/financial systems, procedures, and processes, as necessary
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3-5 years of Public Accounting (Audit – Financial Services) experience or public/private mix
- CPA required
- Knowledge of the accounting issues and structures associated with private equity funds (closed ended funds), including capital allocation, waterfall and management fee calculations.
- Visual Portfolio Manager software experience a plus
- Strong Accounting technical knowledge a plus
- Team player and detail oriented
- Must work well in a very dynamic and deadline-driven culture
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word) required
