The Role
The Fund Accountant will manage fund operations for Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds, ensuring client service delivery, performing account analysis and reconciliation, preparing financial statements according to GAAP, and assisting with tax preparations.
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The Role
FinStrat Management (“FSM”) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a client-facing Fund Accountant to manage fund operations for the Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds within the company’s Fund Administration division.
Responsibilities
- Help ensure client service delivery for fund accounting and administration operations
- Account analysis and reconciliation
- Help provide leverage to our clients by understanding and prioritizing their needs while effectively scaling our services.
- Prepare capital calls, distribution calculations, and investor capital account
- Participate in the annual preparation of year-end workpapers and tax schedules
- Prepare financial statements and footnotes in accordance with GAAP for internal funds
- Assist in the preparation of tax estimates and tax returns for the funds
- Ad hoc analysis and reporting
- Ensure assignments meet the firms’ quality standards
- Identify and communicate engagement matters to clients, managers and partners
- Provide five-star client service
Job RequirementsProfessional Knowledge
- 3+ years of professional fund accounting experience, preferably in venture capital, private equity, public accounting, asset management, or hedge funds
- 1+ years of professional experience using QuickBooks Online
- Experience interpreting and understanding Limited Partnership Agreements, Private Placement Memorandum
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills
Soft Skills
- You have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and accurately judge when to make decisions and when to escalate them
- Professional working proficiency in English is required
- Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
- Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and social skills
- Able to receive constructive feedback
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment
Education
- Degree in Accounting/Finance, or requisite work experience
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible work schedule
- Unlimited vacation
- Ongoing education and training
- Bonuses
Top Skills
Excel
Quickbooks Online
The Company
What We Do
FSM provides accounting, finance and reporting services for AI, SaaS, investor backed cos., HNW individuals, family offices, and VCs