Fund Accountant- Private Funds, Vice President

Guggenheim Investments • New York, NY

2d • $165,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting team oversees the end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for a suite of private funds and related entities. This is a hands-on, broad-scope position where you will manage quarterly closes, lead fund audits, interface directly with investment and operations teams, and drive continuous improvements in reporting and processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical fund accounting expertise, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex fund structures. This role will be based in our New York City office, full-time.

Requirements

• BS/BA required
• 7 or more years of fund accounting experience from investment companies such as hedge funds, private equity funds, mutual funds, CLOs, or similar accounting
• Strong communication (written and verbal), analytical and spreadsheet skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA Strongly Preferred
• Strong communication (written and verbal), analytical and spreadsheet skills.
• Prior experience in fund accounting from investment companies such as hedge funds, private equity funds, mutual funds, CLOs, or similar accounting
• Experience managing or coaching junior staff or early talent

Responsibilities

• Proper accounting and financial reporting for private funds
• Compliance with legal documents and SEC custody rules by coordinating annual audits for private funds
• Production of capital statements, holdings reports, and financial statements for investors
• Key collaborator on launching, investing in, and liquidating of private funds
• Responsible for all fee calculations of private funds including management fees, incentive, carried interest, and expense reimbursements
• Represents accounting at private fund board of directors’ meetings
• Encourage collaboration between accounting and corporate social responsibility teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees