About Meritage: We provide a range of accounting and consulting services to venture capital funds, operating companies, family offices and affiliated entities. We work as a team in a focused environment where client service and delivering on the promises we make is of the utmost importance. We are detail oriented, results-driven, and accountable to each other and our clients.
The Fund Manager is responsible for performing finance, accounting and fund administration for the Meritage Accounting Group clients which include private equity funds, operating companies, family offices and affiliated entities. This includes the daily accounting for the funds and affiliated entities, as well as the quarter and year-end close processes. The Fund Manager will also be involved in Investor Relations, onboarding new clients, and assisting our current clients with new fund formations.
Skills Required:
CPA license preferred
5+ years in Public Accounting/Fund Administration, preferred with partnership experience
Demonstrated analytical, accounting/financial, and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong expertise in Excel
Experience working with Xero and/or QuickBooks
Must be a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities:
Review and finalize general ledgers for assigned entities
Train and mentor Junior Fund Managers
Maintain and manage relationships with clients through regular calls and meetings
Work with clients on investment valuation updates and changes throughout the year
Review quarterly financial reports in accordance with respective deadlines
Review and prepare special reports for assigned entities as required
Review and finalize quarterly capital account statements
Exit analysis, distribution planning, review and coordinate distribution notices
Manage year end audit process
Work with management company accountant on budgets and quarterly reports for management company entities
Review and coordinate capital call to investors
Review and coordinate distribution of quarterly financial reports to investors
Respond to inquiries from investors and investment managers
Review requests for confirmations and assign or prepare responses to audit firms
Coordinate tax return preparation; prepare and review worksheets
Coordinate responses to inquiries from tax authorities
Oversee preparation of 1099 forms
Maintain compliance with Registered Investment Advisor regulations
Maintain relationships with banks and review loan compliance reports
Administer file retention policy
Onboarding new clients
Participate in fund formation activities - modeling economics, marketing, fundraising
Assist in the preparation for the Investor Annual Meeting and Semi-Annual Call