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Fund Accountant - Private Equity

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Robert Half

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United States , San Francisco

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with a public accounting background to transition into investment accounting, take on immediate responsibility, and build a career with strong growth potential. The firm is known for its supportive, career-focused culture.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage Fund and General Partner ledgers, including quarterly expenses, accruals, intercompany activity, investment transactions, and partner allocations
  • Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Support annual audits and tax filings
  • Monitor cash positions across assigned funds
  • Calculate, record, and process capital calls and distributions for funds and investments
  • Partner with Investor Relations to respond to limited partner inquiries
  • Prepare and deliver ad-hoc analyses and reports to support decision-making

Requirements:

  • Experience in private equity or partnership accounting strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with cash flow analysis
  • 5+ years of audit or fund accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics
  • CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus
  • Strong time management and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice to have:

CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus

What we offer:
  • Mentorship
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Generous rewards for high-quality work
  • Immediate responsibility and visibility across fund operations and reporting
  • Structured growth opportunities within a global PE firm
  • Exposure to complex investment structures, cash management, and investor communications
  • Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
March 05, 2026

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