A fantastic Senior Fund Accounting opportunity has arisen with a boutique investment firm in LA. The Fund Accountant will own the fund accounting function and have great exposure to funds, the business and internal/external stakeholders.
The role will be Hybrid, in LA however there may be an initial ~ramp up: phase in office.
Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of day-to-day fund accounting across a portfolio of private investment funds
- Manage general ledger activity, journal entries and monthly and quarterly close processes
- Maintain accurate books and records covering investments, income, expenses, assets and liabilities
- Monitor and allocate fund expenses against budgets and governing documentation
- Reconcile investment activity using portfolio accounting systems and ensure all transactions are accurately captured
- Record and reconcile monthly cash activity across fund bank accounts
- Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements
- Support investor reporting and respond to limited partner queries and ad hoc analysis requests
- Coordinate annual fund audits, acting as a key point of contact for auditors for external fund administrators
- Partner with external tax specialists to support timely and accurate fund tax filings, including K-1 preparation
- Ensure funds remain compliant with relevant regulations, internal policies, GAAP and industry best practice
- Contribute to risk management, operational improvements and broader finance projects across the firm
- Handle highly confidential information with the discretion and attention to detail expected within a private investment environment
Qualifications / Skills required:
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to fund accounting. Tax experience is a strong advantage
- Previous experience within a fund administrator or large accounting/investment environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline required
- Professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA or MBA are welcome
- Experience with fund accounting, portfolio accounting or financial management systems
- Highly detail-oriented and proactive, with a genuine sense of ownership
- Professional and polished communicator with strong relationship building skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Please apply directly or contact [email protected]
