Fund Accountant at FinStrat Management

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 Requirements

Professional 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