Senior Associate - Private Equity fund Accounting at Kforce Inc in Stamford, Connecticut

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce's client, a growing asset management company in Stamford, CT, seeks a Senior Associate - Private Equity Fund Accounting. The role is 3 days in the offices.

Summary:
The Senior Associate will assist with accounting and fund oversight, custody, treasury, and financial reporting activities, including NAV review, expense budgeting, reviewing regulatory and shareholder reporting, oversight of various product offerings (i.e. alternative investments funds) and monitor various fund programs. The Senior Associate will create various reports to the Board of Trustees, subadvisors, and management. This position has opportunity to advance along with excellent benefits including 100% paid health plan, 401k , onsite gym, along with a generous discretionary year-end bonus.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting and administration of various alternative funds including, but not limited to, registered private equity funds and Business Development companies


• Review monthly accounting package and NAVs for our closed end alternative funds


• Review Regulatory filings including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual shareholder reports and Form N-1A and Form N-2)


• Assist in the coordination of the Funds' annual audits


• Monitor the Funds' custodian including coordination of custody accounts openings


• Review Fund expense budgets


• Assist in the resolution of shareholder servicing matters and other transfer agency related inquiries


• Prepare quarterly Board materials including materials for the annual 15c meeting


• Support the Product Service team to facilitate new fund launches, mergers, liquidations, proxies and various share class changes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required


• 4+ years experience in private equity fund accounting and financial reporting including knowledge of alternative security types and transactions (e.g., private investment funds, private debt, call and distribution notices, and review of offering documents) or experience in public accounting auditing alternative funds


• General knowledge of private investment valuation preferred


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Highly motivated individual, self-starter who is able to excel in a fast-paced environment both independently as well as within a team environment


• Pro-active team player with strong work ethic, collaborative attitude, professional demeanor, and confidence to ask questions


• Strong written and oral communication preferred


• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) preferred


• Able to learn and use other programs and systems

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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