Senior Fund Accountant
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Fund Accounting team at Ocorian. This role is ideal for a professional with strong technical accounting skills and hands-on experience supporting private investment funds in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in delivering high-quality fund accounting services and partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. This position offers meaningful exposure to a variety of alternative investment structures, including private equity, venture capital funds, and provides an opportunity to grow within a collaborative and performance-driven team at Ocorian.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 3+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably within private equity or alternative investments
- Strong understanding of fund accounting concepts, including allocations, management fees, and waterfalls
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; macros a plus)
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Nice To Haves
- CPA or progress toward CPA certification
- Experience working in a fund administrator, advisory, or financial services environment
- Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Dynamo and QuickBooks Online)
- Experience supporting multiple fund structures and strategies simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Maintain general ledgers, record journal entries, and perform account reconciliations
- Calculate and review management fees, carried interest, capital allocations, and waterfalls
- Support capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations
- Assist with NAV calculations and financial reporting packages
- Interpret and apply fund governing documents (LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements)
- Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors and tax service providers
- Support audit and tax deliverables by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries
- Identify process improvements and support operational efficiencies within fund accounting
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
