Private Equity Accountant

Our client is an investment firm. They seek a Private Equity Accountant to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact with the third-party fund administrator for quarterly and year-end close deliverables
• Help review quarterly NAV reports, capital account statements, and financial statements before they're finalized
• Assist with drafting and reviewing capital call and distribution notices
• Work alongside external auditors throughout the annual audit process
• Provide external tax advisors with requested information for federal, state, and local filings at both the fund and management company level, including quarterly estimated payments
• Help the investor relations team prepare responses to investor due diligence questionnaires
• Review monthly general ledger entries provided by the fund administrator; reconcile monthly corporate card activity and manage expense report review and reimbursements
• Track and compile invoices for payment; allocate costs across the management company, funds, and portfolio companies per governing agreement terms
• Track cash balances and support cash flow monitoring across management company accounts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years of private equity fund experience required
• Waterfall experience required
• Experience in fund or administration
• Strong communication skills
• CPA Preferred

Job ID: 48528