Analyst, Fund Accountant
About The Position
Future Standard is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our GP Reporting team in the Darien, CT office. Reporting to the Senior Fund Accountant and Assistant Controller, this role will support general partner (GP) accounting and reporting functions. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO: — Processing and tracking daily capital activity notices (capital calls, distributions, and carried interest distributions) received from the fund team. — Setting up wires for GP capital activities via the online banking portal. — Preparing journal entries for GP capital activities across GP and management company books. — Preparing and managing GP strategic investor notices based on fund notices. — Maintaining the investor portal, including posting notices and managing access requests. — Preparing and reconciling quarterly workpapers for assigned GP entities and generating GP member capital account statements. — Assisting with the management company’s monthly and quarterly book closing process (GP investment focus). — Supporting annual audit activities and responding to auditor inquiries. — Providing information to tax service providers for annual Schedule K-1 preparation. — Liaising with third-party fund administrators as needed. — Responding to ad hoc requests from GP members and internal teams. Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit and real estate. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and over $86 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value. Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret fund governing documents, organizational charts, and GP-fund relationships.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with professionals at all levels.
- Effective time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in private equity or financial services is a plus.
- CPA designation or intent to pursue CPA certification.
Responsibilities
- Processing and tracking daily capital activity notices (capital calls, distributions, and carried interest distributions) received from the fund team.
- Setting up wires for GP capital activities via the online banking portal.
- Preparing journal entries for GP capital activities across GP and management company books.
- Preparing and managing GP strategic investor notices based on fund notices.
- Maintaining the investor portal, including posting notices and managing access requests.
- Preparing and reconciling quarterly workpapers for assigned GP entities and generating GP member capital account statements.
- Assisting with the management company’s monthly and quarterly book closing process (GP investment focus).
- Supporting annual audit activities and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Providing information to tax service providers for annual Schedule K-1 preparation.
- Liaising with third-party fund administrators as needed.
- Responding to ad hoc requests from GP members and internal teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
