Fund Accountant

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✨ Fund Accountant 📍 San Francisco, CA (Hybrid, 3x per week) 🏢 Global Venture Capital Firm 💰 Competitive Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing

A leading global private investment firm is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its growing finance team. The firm manages multiple investment vehicles across venture capital and growth equity strategies and offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of innovative, high-growth companies. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders while gaining hands-on experience across fund accounting, investor reporting, capital activity, portfolio investments, and fund operations. The organization is known for its collaborative culture, strong mentorship, and long-term career development opportunities.

The Role The Fund Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting and operations of multiple investment funds. This individual will be responsible for maintaining fund books and records, processing capital activity, preparing financial reporting, and supporting investor communications. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in private equity, venture capital, fund administration, or public accounting, along with a desire to grow within a fast-paced investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain fund general ledgers and record investment transactions, capital activity, expenses, accruals, valuation adjustments, and realized gains/losses.
• Perform monthly cash reconciliations and support treasury-related activities.
• Process investment funding requests, fund expenses, and wire transfers.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end closes, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Calculate and maintain partner capital accounts and investor allocations.
• Support capital call and distribution processes, including preparation of notices and tracking investor activity.
• Maintain investment records, supporting documentation, and portfolio tracking schedules.
• Reconcile portfolio investment data and capitalization tables.
• Manage investor records, transfers, ownership updates, and related reporting.
• Respond to investor inquiries and confirmation requests.
• Coordinate the distribution of financial statements, capital account statements, tax documents, and investor communications.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• 1.5-4 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, fund administration, or public accounting.
• Experience with partnership accounting and investment fund structures.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, and fund operations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Ideal Background

• Audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Experience supporting venture capital, growth equity, private equity, or alternative investment funds.
• Exposure to investor reporting, capital call processing, and partnership allocations.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a large, globally recognized investment platform with significant assets under management.
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of venture and growth-stage investments.
• Strong mentorship and career progression opportunities within a growing finance organization.
• Collaborative, team-focused culture with direct access to experienced leaders.
• Broad exposure across fund accounting, investor relations, and investment operations.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Excellent benefits, wellness offerings, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Hybrid work environment with a high-performing and supportive team.

Interested or just want to explore? Reach out to Anisa Henry via email or LinkedIn.