Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity

Apex Group•Evansville, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Fund Accountant performs and coordinates administrative and accounting duties for private equity funds. The role supports accurate and timely NAV calculations, fund accounting, client deliverables, investor services, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of a controlled operating environment. It also provides guidance to fund accountants, reviews their funds and NAVs, assists with training new employees, and communicates with clients to address questions or concerns. The position requires four days in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Ability to work toward and meet agreed deadlines.
Highly organized and motivated, with acute attention to detail.
Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects.
Ability to manage complex accounting structures.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fund administration, particularly private equity and/or hedge fund accounting.
CPA, MBA, or master’s degree.
Experience with Paxus, Geneva, Investran, or eFront.
Prior experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements, and/or subsequent closes.

Responsibilities

Perform cash reconciliations and general ledger journal entries.
Prepare accounting trial balance work papers and financial statements.
Maintain confidential institutional and high-net-worth investor data.
Prepare client deliverables and provide investor services, including through client web portals.
Develop ad hoc reports as needed.
Ensure timely and accurate NAV calculations.
Process investment, cash, accrual, and capital transactions for funds.
Make direct payments for assigned funds.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and fund specifications.
Provide guidance, expertise, and assistance to fund accountants when needed.
Communicate with clients to address questions or concerns.
Assist the team leader with training new employees.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Review fund accountants’ funds and NAVs for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
Maintain a controlled operating environment in conjunction with company internal controls.