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

My clients 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