Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant | Waterfall & Carry Specialist

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Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

Job Title: Senior Fund Accountant / Waterfall & Carry Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Location: New York, NY

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Fund Accountant / Waterfall Specialist to join our team onsite in New York, NY. This individual will play a key role in managing complex fund structures, automating distribution waterfalls, and overseeing General Partner (GP) sponsor carry plan allocations.

The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in private capital fund accounting, advanced modeling skills, and a strong background in replacing legacy spreadsheet workflows with modern automation tools.

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Why join us?

Full-time position
Full benefits ( health, dental, vision)
PTO

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Distribution Waterfall Management: Model, calculate, and review complex distribution waterfalls (including preferred return hurdles, catch-up provisions, and carried interest splits) across private equity and private capital fund vehicles.
• Carry Plan Administration: Administer and track sponsor carry plans, managing GP allocations, capital calls, and distributions.
• Fund Accounting & Reporting: Oversee multi-entity fund ledger accounting, capital activity, and net asset value (NAV) calculations to ensure audit-ready reporting.
• Scenario Modeling & Analytics: Build and run hypothetical scenario models to forecast fund returns, payouts, and performance metrics.
• Process & Technology Optimization: Partner with internal teams to streamline financial data workflows, replacing error-prone manual spreadsheets with automated calculation engines.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years of specialized fund accounting experience within Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate Funds, or a top-tier Third-Party Fund Administrator (e.g., Alter Domus, Citco, SS&C, Apex).
• Technical Domain Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience with distribution waterfall mechanics (American and European waterfall structures) and sponsor carry plan tracking.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel financial modeling capabilities; familiarity with modern fund administration software, general ledgers, and API-driven finance tools.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus).
• Work Arrangement: Willingness and ability to work 100% onsite in New York, NY.

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