Associate, Fund Accounting

Providence Equity Partners•Smithfield, RI

About The Position

Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. is a specialist private equity investment firm focused on growth-oriented media, communications, education and technology companies across North America and Europe. Providence combines its partnership approach to investing with deep industry expertise to help management teams build exceptional businesses and generate attractive returns. Since its founding in 1989, Providence has invested over $40 billion across more than 180 private equity portfolio companies. With its headquarters in Providence, RI, the firm also has offices in New York, London, Boston and Atlanta. This person will join a five-person team and report to the Director & Controller, Fund Accounting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and is flexible to take on whatever task is needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience required, preferably within a Big 4 public accounting environment
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Meticulous attention to detail and high level of conscientiousness to work product
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or working towards CPA strongly preferred
Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with Workday and Investran a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare bank reconciliations
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
Assist with weekly cash activity reporting
Prepare and track Fund capital calls and distributions
Assist with preparation of quarterly financial statements
Interact and coordinate with auditors as needed
Respond to ad-hoc limited partner requests
Prepare wire transfers
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects as necessary
Miscellaneous responsibilities as deemed appropriate and needed within the finance team