Senior Associate, Private Equity Fund Services

Baker Tilly•Houston, TX

About The Position

Baker Tilly's private equity fund services (PEFS) group provides comprehensive fund administration services including fund accounting, financial reporting, waterfall administration, capital event management, investor relations, treasury services, and general back-office consulting for investment firms. The Private Equity Fund Services team is seeking to add a Senior Associate to their team.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or related field required
3+ years of experience with a public accounting firm, investment bank, or the financial services industry (or general interest in supporting private equity fund operations and accounting)
Excellent communication, time management, planning, and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask required
Must have strong research and analytical skills and current knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
Must be able to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and verbal communication with current and potential clients
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
Requires ability to work both in team environment and independently
Eagerness to learn and strong work ethic
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

CPA license (or in process) preferred
Knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software a plus

Responsibilities

Records daily journal entries and reviews cash reporting
Assists in the preparation of periodic reporting packages (monthly, quarterly and/or annual, as required), including schedules to support the general ledger balances for management approval
Assists in the preparation of periodic (monthly, quarterly and/or annual, as required) financial statements for management approval
Assists in the calculation of management fees owed to the management Company for investment/portfolio management services provided to the Fund.
Prepares quarterly investor capital statements for management approval
Prepares capital call calculations and notices to investors for management approval, uploads the notices to the investor portal and monitors the receipt of funds
Prepares distribution calculation and notices to investors for management approval, uploads the notices to the investor portal and monitors the bank transfers
Prepares and reviews correspondence with client investors to address inquiries, as needed
Able to work with auditors and provide them with reports/support to assist them during audit
Manages client investor portals
Coordinates and completes special projects, as directed by management
Performs other duties as assigned