Senior Fund Accountant | Private Equity Infrastructure Fund

I'm delighted to exclusively represent a leading Private Equity fund in their search for a Senior Fund Accountant.

My client's investment strategy is dedicated purely to clean infrastructure and low-carbon real assets throughout North America. The CFO is looking to add a Senior Fund Accountant who can support fund accounting, tax procedures, and the finance needs for the management company within a growing energy transition investor.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Company

• Support the CFO for the Management Company
• Prepare quarterly financials, budget review, and monthly close
• Oversee the expense process: review vendor invoices and payments, review employee expense reports, and prepare fund expense allocations
• Assist with the planning and making of tax estimates and payments
• Lead ad-hoc projects to improve operations and automation

Fund Accounting and Tax

• Assist the Controller with the Funds quarterly closing process; includes reviewing the fund administrator’s cash and investment bookings, workpapers, capital account statements, and financial statements
• Review capital calls and distribution allocation files and notices
• Coordinate the funds liquidity process for cash management and credit lines
• Support the annual audit and tax return processes, coordinate timelines and scheduling with audit and tax firms and fund administrator
• Work with Investor Relations on requests and due diligence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2-4 years of public accounting experience (alternative investment industry) or fund administration
• Ability to work in a self-directed fashion with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Strong analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and attention to detail
• CPA preferred