Accounting Analyst for a growing private equity fund management company - Vertical Careers, Inc.

Accounting Analyst

Description

This position will act oversee and ensure the accuracy and timely completion of company’s finance and accounting deliverables.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Shadow, review, and/or prepare fund financials, property financials, and operating financials
• Calculate management fees and carried interest
• Prepare capital calls and distribution notices
• Monitor and project cash needs
• Oversee the audits of various entities and investments
• Liaise with tax accountants and coordinate tax filings
• Research tax and accounting developments
• Track and review portfolio investments
• Track and review debt covenants with lenders
• Create and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Support the asset valuation process
• Troubleshoot finance and accounting issues
• Undertake ad hoc requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university

Associate:

•  2+ years of experience at a private equity, hedge fund, fund administrator, or auditing firm (preferably auditing alternative investment funds or financial services firm), OR
• 3+ years of experience at a CPA firm handling full cycle accounting and supporting documents, AND
• Will  need to take an accounting and finance exam

Analyst:

• 0-3 years of experience at a private equity, hedge fund, fund administrator, audit firm, or CPA firm
• CPA a plus

Must be proficient in the following:

• Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Multitasking and prioritizing work to meet deadlines
• A strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly fund and partnership accounting