Fund Accountant

Rockefeller Capital Management•Stamford, CT

10h

About The Position

Rockefeller Capital Management is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its Finance team. The role oversees fund accounting for more than 50 funds, including reviewing fund administrator NAV packages, coordinating year-end audits and financial statements, and managing fund expenses and payment processing. The Fund Accountant will collaborate with an offshore team and cross-functional partners on new fund launches, calculate and record fees and carried interest, and provide internal fund reporting to senior management. The position also contributes to improving team procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
4–6 years of fund accounting, fund administration, or fund audit experience, with a focus on closed-end funds in the private equity space.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated ability to use AI tools such as Copilot and Claude to streamline analysis, automate routine tasks, and surface actionable insights that improve process efficiency.
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver consistently.
Ability to work independently and contribute as a team player in a cross-functional environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
Analytical mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee fund accounting operations for more than 50 funds performed by Fund Administrators.
Coordinate with the offshore team and lead its review operations.
Participate in new fund launch projects and work with product, legal, investor services, deal teams, and Finance.
Direct payment processing and fund expense budgeting and management with Fund Administrators.
Lead monthly and quarterly fund NAV reviews and sign-offs.
Coordinate year-end audits and financial statements for more than 50 funds.
Calculate and record management fees, performance fees, carried interest, and trail fees in the corporate general ledger.
Lead internal reporting to senior management on fund revenue, NAV, commitments, and other fund financial data.
Explore innovative ways to enhance team procedures.