About the Opportunity
We are partnered with a global asset manager seeking a Senior Fund Accountant in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. This is a long-term consulting opportunity with the potential for permanent hire. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the Alternative Finance fund accounting team by accurately and efficiently managing financial data related to secondary investment funds. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in fund accounting operations, financial analysis, and reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The base pay for this position is $44 to $55 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and review of NAV packages, waterfalls, and financial statements
- Assist in reviewing capital calls and distributions to investors
- Calculate and maintain fund performance metrics
- Support the team during internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations by preparing relevant documentation
- Contribute to special projects as assigned by the fund accounting team, which may involve research and data analysis
- Correspond with other internal teams and external parties to complete ad hoc projects assigned by the fund accounting team, including but not limited to investor requests
- Work with the fund administrators in preparing and processing wire payments
- Review of daily cash reconciliation to monitor fund‘s cash activity
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Master’s degree in Accounting and/or CPA a plus
- 5-8 years of total experience
- Fund accounting experience (private or at an administrator) and/or public accounting experience with clients in the private equity industry required. A mix of public/private experience is a plus
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and process complex financial data accurately
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team-oriented environment
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
