Private Equity Fund Accountant

Full Job Description

Job Title: Private Equity Fund Accountant ( Relocation to Dallas Required)

Remote: No - This role is ONSITE only.

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Contract Length: 6 months contract-to-hire

Salary: Controller/VP - $150-160K/yr.; Senior-level - $120-140K/yr

Note: For the VP level CPA is required but not for Sr. level.

Must Have Skills: Min. 5-7 Years for Sr. role. and 8-10 for VP role

Banking Industry

Private Equity

Fund Accountant

Job Description:

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. In the Controllers Department, our professionals measure the profitability of and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.

Principal Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.

Prepare ad hoc reporting requests, management fee analysis, cash flow analysis, and provide assistance with client audit and financial reporting-related requests.

Prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity, investment activity, currency purchases/exchanges, swap settings, debt payments, fund expenses, and investor contributions and distributions.

Prepare period-end close transactions including mark-to-market valuation and foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

Controller/VP-level requires a current CPA certification and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience. Senior-level requires 5-8 years of relevant experience. Public Accounting experience preferable.

Strong accounting background, including booking journal entries, performing account reconciliation, and performing account analysis.

Strong experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting with established tenure at organization(s).

Strong MS Excel skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Auditing experience.

Ability to prioritize and manage workload such that deadlines are consistently met without exception.

Experience with debt and equity investments.

Partnership accounting experience.

Experience in accounting for foreign currency transactions.

General ledger experience.

Managerial experience in a team environment.