Senior Fund Accountant
Overview
We are a West Palm Beach-based family office investment advisory firm seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to join our finance and operations team. The firm manages a diversified, multi‑asset investment platform including public equities (long‑only strategies, derivatives, and FX hedging), venture capital, private real estate, and separately managed accounts (SMAs).
This role is highly hands‑on and requires deep experience working with direct fund accounting across multiple asset classes. The Senior Fund Accountant will be responsible for the accurate accounting, reporting, and oversight of investment vehicles while partnering closely with portfolio management, operations, and external service providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain full ownership of fund accounting for direct investment vehicles, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual NAV calculations across multiple strategies and asset classes
- Account for public securities including equities, derivatives, foreign exchange transactions, and hedging instruments
- Oversee accounting and capital activity for venture capital, private equity, and private real estate investments
- Track and reconcile capital calls, distributions, allocations, and waterfalls
- Coordinate with custodians, fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Prepare financial statements and support year‑end audits and tax reporting (K‑1 inputs, PF/other regulatory reporting where applicable)
- Monitor investment activity within SMAs and ensure proper accounting and reporting
- Assist in the development and improvement of internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Support ad‑hoc analyses and reporting requests for senior management and investment teams
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in fund accounting, with direct fund experience required
- Prior experience within a family office, hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, or multi‑asset investment firm
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP as it applies to investment funds
- Hands‑on experience with complex investment instruments, including derivatives and FX
- Experience accounting for private investments (VC, private real estate, or PE structures)
- Proven ability to manage multiple investment vehicles and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward CPA a plus)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with fund accounting systems a plus
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