Senior Accountant Job at Robert Half (Menlo Park)

Job Description

A highly respected and admired institutional investment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team. This is a unique opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to move beyond traditional fund accounting and into a broader role encompassing fund oversight, operational risk management, process improvement, vendor management, and investor reporting across a diverse portfolio of alternative investment strategies. This role truly serves as a business partner to the organization, overseeing third-party fund administrators and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial reporting and operational processes. The ideal candidate is technically strong, intellectually curious, and excited about gaining exposure to a wide range of investment vehicles, including private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real assets, public markets, and multi-asset fund structures. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain: Exposure to multiple alternative asset classes and investment strategies; Opportunity to oversee complex fund structures rather than perform day-to-day accounting entries; Significant interaction with fund administrators, auditors, legal teams, client service professionals, and investment teams; Broad operational and financial oversight responsibilities; Highly collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment; Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development; Hybrid work environment with excellent work-life balance; Outstanding employee and family benefits package. As a Senior Accountant within the team, you will play a critical role in overseeing accounting, reporting, compliance, and operational processes across multiple investment products.

Job Responsibility

Oversee outsourced fund accounting, investor reporting, audits, and compliance activities across a diverse portfolio of alternative investment funds
Review fund administrator deliverables, including NAV reporting, capital activity, allocations, distributions, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Manage relationships with administrators, auditors, and external service providers while serving as a key liaison across investment, legal, client service, and operations teams
Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and identify operational risks to support a scalable and best-in-class fund operations platform
Research complex accounting matters, maintain accounting policies and procedures, and support strategic initiatives across the firm's investment operations function

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in between public accounting, fund administration, asset management, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or alternative investments environments
Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures
Experience reviewing financial statements, NAV calculations, capital activity, and investor reporting
Ability to analyze complex accounting and operational issues
Strong project management and organizational skills
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

CPA designation (active or inactive) preferred but not required

What we offer

Competitive base salary and annual bonus with potential profit-sharing contributions
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees AND dependents
Employer retirement contributions and matching program
Flexible spending and dependent care benefits
Backup childcare support
Company-paid mobile phone plan
Generous paid time off and wellness benefits
Professional development opportunities

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