Fund Accountant
13 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionSalary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fund Accountant with CPA credentials to join our team. This role will focus on fund-level accounting, financial reporting, investor allocations, and preparation of tax-related deliverables, including Schedule K-1s. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with private investment funds, fund administrators, or audit/tax firms supporting alternative investment structures. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day accounting for investment funds, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals., • Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP., • Handle fund allocations and capital account roll-forwards for partners/investors., • Prepare and review investor capital statements and waterfall calculations., • Support tax reporting by preparing and reviewing partnership tax schedules, including Schedule K-1s and related filings., • Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers during annual audit/tax cycles., • Ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory and investor reporting requirements., • Maintain fund documentation and support ad-hoc analysis for fund managers and investors., • Assist in process improvements, system automation, and best practices in fund accounting. Qualifications • Active CPA license required., • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field., • 37 years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in fund accounting (private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or fund administration)., • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, partnership accounting, and tax concepts related to investment funds., • Demonstrated experience preparing/reviewing fund financials and K-1s., • Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and advanced Excel skills., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines., • Excellent communication skills for liaising with investors, auditors, and fund managers. Preferred Experience • Prior experience at a fund administrator, audit/tax firm, or within a private investment fund., • Exposure to complex structures (master-feeder funds, SPVs, co-investments)., • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus., • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance., • 401(k) with company match., • Professional development and continuing education support., • Flexible work arrangements.