Job Description

Private Equity Accountant (mix of Accounting, Valuation Support, Financial Reporting, Analysis on PE fund structures) = exciting broad position where you'll always keep learning

We are seeking a driven & detail-oriented professional with desire to learn the complexities of a Private Equity finance framework on a global scale. The position will support the finance team on wide-ranging deliverables, and the advancement opportunities at the company are plentiful.

Company / Team / Position highlights:

• Top-tier global alternative investment firm with impressive track-record of organic growth & profitability.
• Excellent company culture, outstanding team in place, dynamic leadership above focused on training & mentorship.
• Team Structure : position is part of a robust & growing team – reporting to one of the Managers and working closely with several Analysts / Senior Analysts, as well team leadership (Directors / VPs / CFO) on larger scale deliverables and ad hoc projects to enhance the department and company operations.
• Broad responsibilities :
• Assistance with valuation support in collaboration with front office Deal Team to prepare quarterly valuations of portfolio companies.
• Gathering data for performance, waterfall and hurdle analysis, including scenarios for executive presentations.
• Assisting Senior Analysts on the team with Investor Relations support / preparation of materials for fundraising projects.
• Contributing towards the team’s responsibilities of preparation & review of quarterly and annual financial statements for assigned Private Equity Funds, including profit & loss allocations, vesting and carry calculations. Learning & supporting new deal closings and harvest transactions.
• Assistance with treasury projects around cash flow management, stock distributions, capital calls, banking activity.
• Supporting finance team in regards to collaboration with internal tax team on implications of complex investment transactions & quarterly tax estimates and annual tax returns for investment partnerships, including tracking and review of K-1 activity & compliance-based partnership agreement analysis.
• Generous compensation package & comprehensive benefits : competitive base salary (DOE) + annual bonus & annual profit-sharing plans with immediate vesting on all company contributions, excellent healthcare plans (Medical, Dental, Vision), HSA with company contribution, generous parental leave programs at 100% salary (for both maternity & paternity), life & disability insurance, 100% tuition reimbursement which may be used toward graduate programs and / or certifications.
• Hybrid (3/2, In office / WFH flexibility), business casual dress code, beautiful professional office space with perks.
• Strong PTO package – vacation / sick days, 12 holidays + summer Fridays and company is shut down for 1 week between Christmas & New Years, as well as 1 week during the Summer.

Qualifications :

1. 2+ years of relevant experience - either at investment companies, in public accounting with similar alternative investment industry client base – either audit or tax, 3rd party fund administration on alternative investment clients (private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, real estate)
2. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are essential
3. Strong Excel skills, other experience with tools such as Alteryx and ability to learn new systems is very helpful
4. CPA / Master’s Degree is a plus
5. Can do attitude, excellent communication skills with desire to learn!

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