Fund Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to support financial operations for investment vehicles within our asset management organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will focus on fund reporting, close activities, audit and tax coordination, and oversight of key deliverables prepared with external service providers. The ideal candidate brings strong investment accounting knowledge, sound analytical ability, and a disciplined approach to meeting recurring reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and evaluate quarterly fund financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting and reporting standards.
• Lead monthly close coordination by working closely with the fund administrator and internal investment accounting partners to keep deliverables on schedule.
• Examine supporting schedules and investor-related calculations, including fee allocations, distribution models, and statement packages, for quality and consistency.
• Oversee recurring and ad hoc investor reporting requests by partnering with external administrators and internal relationship teams to deliver timely supplemental information.
• Support the completion of annual audits across multiple investment entities by organizing documentation, addressing requests, and facilitating communication with auditors.
• Partner with external tax advisors on data gathering, analysis, filings, registrations, and review of fund tax return materials.
• Act as a key contact for compliance matters related to investment structures, coordinating with asset managers and outside tax professionals as needed.
• Prepare and maintain quarterly benchmark reporting, variance analysis, and other fund-level performance support materials.
• Review quarterly debt compliance reporting and contribute accounting support for acquisitions, transactions, and other investment activity.
• 3+ years of experience in fund accounting, investment accounting, or a closely related finance role.
• Background working with fund administrators, investment portfolios, and period-end close processes.
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation, external reporting, and annual reporting requirements for investment vehicles.
• Experience reviewing calculations and reporting tied to management fees, investor allocations, or similar fund activity.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in managing multiple deadlines and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced reporting environment.