Senior Fund Accountant - Closed Ended

About the role

The Apex Group, a leading fund administration and middle office solutions provider, seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to manage complex fund accounting tasks across multiple offices worldwide. The role involves acting as a subject‑matter expert on fund structures, investor economics, waterfalls, and carried interest calculations, providing guidance on complex accounting treatments such as equalizations, FX remeasurement, and side‑letter economics, and supporting senior leadership in interpreting governing documents and applying accounting policies. Responsibilities include reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, validating capital activity (calls, distributions, true‑ups), performing variance analysis, ensuring audit readiness, preparing quarterly and annual statements under US GAAP/IFRS, assisting valuation processes, supporting regulatory reporting (Form PF, Annex IV), streamlining workflows, collaborating on system enhancements (Investran, eFront, Allvue), coaching junior staff, and conducting training sessions on fund structures and reporting standards.

What you’ll do

• Act as SME for fund structures, investor economics, waterfalls, and carried interest calculations.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting treatments (equalizations, FX remeasurement, side letter economics).
• Support AVP/VP in interpretation of fund governing documents and application of accounting policies.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by analysts.
• Validate capital activity (calls, distributions, true‑ups) and ensure compliance with fund terms.
• Perform variance analysis and resolve discrepancies before reporting deadlines.
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining proper documentation and control adherence.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS.
• Assist in valuation processes and ensure accurate application of fair value principles.
• Support regulatory reporting (Form PF, Annex IV) and investor tax pack preparation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual touchpoints.
• Collaborate on system enhancements (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and automation initiatives.
• Coach junior accountants on technical accounting concepts and system usage.
• Conduct training sessions on fund structures, waterfall mechanics, and reporting standards.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s/master’s in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred.
• 5+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS, ASC 946/820, waterfall mechanics, and investor economics.
• Proficiency in PE accounting platforms (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Skills

Education

Bachelor's