Fund Accountant
8 days ago
Newark
Job Description Position Summary: Fund Accountant We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our finance team here at Leverage Companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting of private equity funds, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information to stakeholders. This is a critical role that supports fund operations, investor reporting, and financial analysis. Leverage Companies is a real estate private equity firm on a mission to create millionaires through real estate. With a diversified platform spanning acquisitions, private lending, and education, we're committed to empowering investors and scaling wealth-building opportunities. Our lending division, Brick City Capital, operates the TLC Opportunity Debt Fund, providing debt financing to real estate investors with a focus on DSCR rental loans across acquisition and refinance strategies. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a Fund Accountant to join our cross-functional Finance team. This role will play a critical part in managing the financial operations, reporting, and fund-level accounting for the TLC Opportunity Debt Fund. This position will work closely with both our controller and President Roles & Responsibilities • Fund Accounting & Reporting, • Own the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for the TLC Opportunity Debt Fund., • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements in accordance with GAAP., • Manage capital account allocations, investor capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations., • Support preparation and review of investor statements and financial reports through Opus, our investor portal., • Audit, Tax, & Compliance Coordination, • Assist with the annual fund audit process in collaboration with our accounting firm and other third-party auditors., • Coordinate with tax advisors on investor K-1 preparation and delivery., • Ensure compliance with fund documents, operating agreements, and internal controls., • Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Work closely with the capital markets, loan servicing, and operations teams to reconcile loan activity, interest income, and fund cash positions., • Partner with the investor relations team to ensure timely and accurate investor communications., • Support Controller and President on ad-hoc analysis, fund performance metrics, and liquidity planning., • Process Improvement & Systems, • Assist in enhancing fund accounting processes and controls as the platform scales., • Leverage technology tools like QuickBooks, Excel, and Opus to maintain accurate records and improve reporting workflows. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or working toward CPA preferred)., • 3–5 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within private equity, venture capital, or hedge funds., • Strong understanding of US GAAP, investment partnership structures, and private equity fund operations., • Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks or similar) and advanced Excel skills., • High attention to detail, with excellent organizational and analytical skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Someone looking for a great company with great people—a team you can be proud of., • Someone looking for a home, a place to grow professionally, and build a career of meaning and mastery. Compensation: • Salary Range Starting (based on experience): $85,000, • Bonus: 10% (target), • Healthcare: Offered with generous contribution