Fund Accountant | Private Equity Firm
<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is partnering with a Private Equity Firm</strong> to hire a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> who will support the financial reporting and operations of a growing investment platform. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to work closely with Finance, Legal, and Investor Relations teams across a diverse portfolio of private equity investments. This private equity firm invests in founder-led businesses undergoing key inflection points and focuses on growth-oriented companies within technology, business services, and related sectors. With nearly $2b in assets under management and continued fundraising activity, the firm provides a collaborative, high-performance environment with strong exposure to both investment and operational functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Investment Funds / Management Company Financials</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with wire processing for capital distributions, redemptions, and expenses</li><li>Support quarterly and annual close processes, including preparing financial statements and valuation-related schedules</li><li>Work closely with the fund administrator to shadow books and records</li><li>Prepare quarterly investor reporting packages and supporting schedules</li><li>Support analytical projects such as complex valuations, public comparable analyses, and liquidation waterfalls</li><li>Help monitor and collect financial data from privately held portfolio companies</li><li>Maintain documentation in accordance with internal finance policies</li><li>Liaise with external auditors and assist with audit and tax schedules</li></ul><p><strong>Limited Partner / Investor Support</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate with Finance and Investor Relations to prepare capital call and distribution allocations and investor notices</li><li>Track and prepare audit confirmation requests for investors and portfolio companies</li><li>Assist with ongoing automation and process improvements</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required</li><li>CPA or progress toward CPA preferred</li><li>2+ years of relevant accounting experience in private equity, private credit, venture capital, fund administration, or public accounting</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with PowerPoint</li></ul><p>📩 For faster consideration or discuss other finance and accounting roles, send a message to <strong>Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn. </strong></p>
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- San Mateo, CA
- remote
- Permanent
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95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is partnering with a Private Equity Firm</strong> to hire a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> who will support the financial reporting and operations of a growing investment platform. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to work closely with Finance, Legal, and Investor Relations teams across a diverse portfolio of private equity investments. This private equity firm invests in founder-led businesses undergoing key inflection points and focuses on growth-oriented companies within technology, business services, and related sectors. With nearly $2b in assets under management and continued fundraising activity, the firm provides a collaborative, high-performance environment with strong exposure to both investment and operational functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Investment Funds / Management Company Financials</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with wire processing for capital distributions, redemptions, and expenses</li><li>Support quarterly and annual close processes, including preparing financial statements and valuation-related schedules</li><li>Work closely with the fund administrator to shadow books and records</li><li>Prepare quarterly investor reporting packages and supporting schedules</li><li>Support analytical projects such as complex valuations, public comparable analyses, and liquidation waterfalls</li><li>Help monitor and collect financial data from privately held portfolio companies</li><li>Maintain documentation in accordance with internal finance policies</li><li>Liaise with external auditors and assist with audit and tax schedules</li></ul><p><strong>Limited Partner / Investor Support</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate with Finance and Investor Relations to prepare capital call and distribution allocations and investor notices</li><li>Track and prepare audit confirmation requests for investors and portfolio companies</li><li>Assist with ongoing automation and process improvements</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-12-05T01:04:12Z