About this opportunity
Taurus Search lists this Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity (Fairfield County) opportunity in fairfield county, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Taurus Search is working with a fast paced start up in the fund administration space. Our client is looking to hire a strong accounting professional coming from either Public Accounting or Fund Administration to join a newly created role as they continue to bring on major clients in private equity and private debt, heading into 2026! This is a chance to work in a flexible environment where you can get high levels of exposure to senior leadership, have opportunities for advancement, and work with some of the top private equity and debt firms in the industry.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a client oriented role where this individual can gain exposure to a variety of fund structures to diversify their skillset.
Responsibilities Include:
Review capital contribution and distribution calculations, management fees, cash reconciliations and expense schedules
Prepare the quarterly incentive allocation models based on the agreement terms in place
Prepare the quarterly and annual financial statements and any supplemental reports and metrics required
Assist with support materials for audits and work closely with auditors during audit season
Distribute investor notices and work through notices in the investor portal
Handle incoming LP requests, investor inquiries and and any additional needs from Client Managers
Support new fund closings and onboarding activities
Manage and support junior fund accountants - providing coaching as needed
Requirements:
3-5 years in public accounting, or fund administration
Strong understanding of PE fund structures and operations
Bachelors degree required
CPA a plus
Who can apply
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