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Private Equity Fund Accountant

DWS GroupNew York, NY
Hybrid

About The Position

The DWS Private Infrastructure business (“DWS Infrastructure”), acquires and manages Debt and Equity investments in businesses that provide essential Infrastructure services in the transport, energy, utilities, digital, circular economy and healthcare sectors. With investment teams located in Europe and the US, the business has a global footprint and is focused on managing infrastructure portfolios that can meet the needs of institutional investors and private clients worldwide. The division has funds under management of approximately €15 billion. The US Infrastructure Debt platform currently manages in excess of $4 billion of committed capital through multiple credit funds and separately managed accounts. Since the Platform’s inception in 2014 the investment team has deployed capital into over 170 investments. The Fund CFO team is responsible for the fund accounting and specific investment operations tasks for investment vehicles to be launched and managed. The team ensure timely and accurate completion of vehicle financial statements, liaising with third service providers and interfacing with current and potential investors on information requests.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience of accounting with a preference towards experience within the private funds industry.
  • Proven recent experience across Alternatives fund finance, with a focus on Private Equity strategies preferred, supporting closed-end vehicles with drawdown structures and a knowledge of investor allocations.
  • A relevant college degree in accounting or related business field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to take direction and work efficiently in a dynamic team environment.
  • Proficiency in the use of Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

  • CPA designation preferred.
  • Experience with complex excel calculations and macros a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support the product launch process from an accounting perspective, ensuring relevant accounting and reporting systems are set-up.
  • Primary contact of select investment vehicles, which includes reviewing monthly accounting close packages and review of quarterly consultant reports or other ad hoc reports as required.
  • Review and tie out of quarterly/annual financial statements, including trial balance, cash flow and footnotes.
  • Supporting core fund accounting, for Drawdown type fund structures and investor allocations.
  • Interact with external contacts including the Fund Administrator, auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party service providers.
  • Prioritize and track various calendar deliverables and deadlines and assist with investor related deliverables.
  • Complete ad hoc projects and tasks to improve efficiency and processes.
  • Assist in tracking/management of annual tax returns/1099s/K-1’s, regulatory reporting requirements.

Benefits

  • Access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
  • Benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life.
  • Access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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