Brighton Jones
Fund Accountant
Brighton Jones, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Are you ready to make a positive impact on clients, colleagues, and the global community? Do you value commitment, curiosity, continuous growth, compassion, community, and collaboration?Join us at Brighton Jones; our purpose is to make the world a better place through our clients living richer lives. We are the largest RIA in the Pacific Northwest, headquartered in Seattle, with offices nationwide. We pride ourselves in our culture and giving back to our community. We are industry leaders and pioneers in financial wellbeing with a focus on helping our clients align their wealth, passions, and purpose.Our team-based, client-centric approach has fueled our growth over the last 20+ years, and we’re now 250 teammates strong and growing, serving more than 4,000 clients, and advising on over $19 billion+ in assets. Every teammate has a path to ownership in the firm. We're looking for driven individuals who bring a "How can I help?" attitude to their work and are passionate about contributing to and celebrating the success of both clients and colleagues. Join our #OneTeam and be part of an industry leader committed to creating an incredible culture where every teammate can thrive.Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our team supporting our newly launched private investments group, Lenora Capital. The Fund Accountant will play a critical role in managing the accounting and financial reporting functions for a series of closed and open-end private markets funds, and will also be responsible for accounting activities related to donor-advised funds.Your Role:Fund Accounting:
Perform day-to-day accounting activities for private markets funds, including recording investment transactions, reconciling cash and investment positions, and calculating net asset values (NAV).Interface with fund service platforms and administrators.Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, investor reports, K-1s and regulatory filings in accordance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.Initiate capital calls and distributions for fund shareholders.Manage the annual audit process, including providing documentation and support to external auditors.Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Accounting:
Manage the accounting functions for donor-advised funds, including recording contributions, distributions, and investment activities.Use problem-solving skills to design and improve workflows for client donations.Prepare periodic financial statements and reports for donor-advised funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and regulatory guidelines.Work closely with donor advisors and charitable organizations to address accounting inquiries and provide support as needed.Your Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA designation preferred.3+ years of experience in fund accounting, partnership accounting, financial reporting, or related roles within the financial services industry.Strong understanding of GAAP, investment accounting principles, and regulatory requirements for private equity funds and donor-advised funds.Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Compensation:
Pay: $120,000 - $140,000 per year.Benefits: Our benefits package includes health care benefits (medical/dental/vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (PTO), holiday flex-days, summer flex-days, company-paid holidays, parental leave, transportation benefits, unlimited volunteer time off, professional, and personal wellbeing stipend, and other fringe benefits.Our Company
Our #OneTeam feels a sense of connection, pride, and ownership with our mission, vision, values, and objectives. We are committed to building a business where 100% of our team members genuinely love where they work and are supported by their colleagues.What To Expect In The Hiring Process
Values in Action Self-Assessment - at Brighton Jones we don’t just talk about our values, we live by them!Initial Interview - this 30-min chat with a recruiter or hiring manager gives us a chance to learn about your background and goals and share more about the role and company.Role Alignment - next you’ll meet with the hiring manager and a peer (virtual or in-person) to dive deeper into the role, responsibilities, and your transferrable experiences.Full Loop - you’ll meet the team in two, back-to-back interviews with team members you’re likely to work with.Personal Reference Calls - in this final step in the hiring process, you will be asked to arrange 1-2 personal reference calls with past managers of our choosing.What’s Next - we appreciate you taking the time to get to know us. Whatever the final decision, we’ll let you know our decision as quickly as we can.
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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our team supporting our newly launched private investments group, Lenora Capital. The Fund Accountant will play a critical role in managing the accounting and financial reporting functions for a series of closed and open-end private markets funds, and will also be responsible for accounting activities related to donor-advised funds.Your Role:Fund Accounting:
Perform day-to-day accounting activities for private markets funds, including recording investment transactions, reconciling cash and investment positions, and calculating net asset values (NAV).Interface with fund service platforms and administrators.Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, investor reports, K-1s and regulatory filings in accordance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.Initiate capital calls and distributions for fund shareholders.Manage the annual audit process, including providing documentation and support to external auditors.Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Accounting:
Manage the accounting functions for donor-advised funds, including recording contributions, distributions, and investment activities.Use problem-solving skills to design and improve workflows for client donations.Prepare periodic financial statements and reports for donor-advised funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and regulatory guidelines.Work closely with donor advisors and charitable organizations to address accounting inquiries and provide support as needed.Your Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA designation preferred.3+ years of experience in fund accounting, partnership accounting, financial reporting, or related roles within the financial services industry.Strong understanding of GAAP, investment accounting principles, and regulatory requirements for private equity funds and donor-advised funds.Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Compensation:
Pay: $120,000 - $140,000 per year.Benefits: Our benefits package includes health care benefits (medical/dental/vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (PTO), holiday flex-days, summer flex-days, company-paid holidays, parental leave, transportation benefits, unlimited volunteer time off, professional, and personal wellbeing stipend, and other fringe benefits.Our Company
Our #OneTeam feels a sense of connection, pride, and ownership with our mission, vision, values, and objectives. We are committed to building a business where 100% of our team members genuinely love where they work and are supported by their colleagues.What To Expect In The Hiring Process
Values in Action Self-Assessment - at Brighton Jones we don’t just talk about our values, we live by them!Initial Interview - this 30-min chat with a recruiter or hiring manager gives us a chance to learn about your background and goals and share more about the role and company.Role Alignment - next you’ll meet with the hiring manager and a peer (virtual or in-person) to dive deeper into the role, responsibilities, and your transferrable experiences.Full Loop - you’ll meet the team in two, back-to-back interviews with team members you’re likely to work with.Personal Reference Calls - in this final step in the hiring process, you will be asked to arrange 1-2 personal reference calls with past managers of our choosing.What’s Next - we appreciate you taking the time to get to know us. Whatever the final decision, we’ll let you know our decision as quickly as we can.
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