The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the team that works on the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.
What You'll Do
Leading the preparation and maintenance of the books and records of pooled private investment funds organized as limited partnerships, limited liability companies and/or separate accounts;
Implementing procedures to improve financial and operational efficiencies
Calculating of income and expense allocations to each partner, including updating of distribution waterfall based on the terms of the governing documents
Determining and preparing distributions and drawdowns
Analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to clients
Analyzing and calculating of performance metrics for partnerships/accounts as well as for each investment
Coordinating with funds' independent auditors, external tax advisors, custodians, prime brokers and fund administrators
Performing other tasks as required with support of a fund accounts & finance associate
What You'll Need
BA/BS required in Accounting or Finance with strong academic history
5-10+ years' experience of relevant accounting experience in public accounting or public/private (investment management firm experience is a plus)
CPA (required), understanding of US GAAP
Master's degree in accounting or finance (not required, but A+)
Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis
Excellent understanding of accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks
Exceptional problem solver with strong analytical and organizational skills who has owned projects from start to finish
High level of integrity and management of confidential information