Fund Accountant - Senior

Madison-Davis

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Equity Securities, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Fund Management, Fund Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Hedge Funds, Internal Audit, Investment Accounting, Investment Funds, Investor Relations, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Portfolio Accounting, Private Funding, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Time Management, Venture Capital
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
14 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE

A growing alternative investments platform is seeking a Fund Accountant to support a diverse portfolio of private investment funds. This role offers exposure to fund accounting, financial reporting, investor activity, and operational processes across a variety of alternative investment structures.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from fund accounting, public accounting, or financial services accounting and be interested in building a long-term career within the alternative investments industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements.
  • Calculate and maintain NAVs, investor allocations, and capital account balances.
  • Process capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, and redemptions.
  • Perform cash reconciliations and maintain fund general ledger activity.
  • Support portfolio investment accounting, valuation, and performance reporting.
  • Coordinate with fund managers, investors, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Assist with year-end audits and preparation of supporting schedules.
  • Support investor reporting and client deliverables.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or financial services accounting.
  • Experience with private equity, hedge funds, private credit, venture capital, or other alternative investment structures preferred.
  • Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
  • CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

About the Company

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