Senior Associate - Private Equity Fund Accounting

Waystone Governance Ltd. • Newark, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

For over 20 years, Waystone has been at the cutting edge of specialist services for the asset management industry – partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers. We work with our clients to help build, support, and protect investment structures and strategies worldwide.

Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain the best, most diverse talent and provide our employees with a broad spectrum of professional development opportunities. Our workplace environment is an inclusive one, where employees can be themselves, reach their full potential and drive business results.

Reporting to the reporting to the Director, Fund Accounting the Senior Associate - Fund Accounting will be an integral part of the team’s success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day administration of investment funds in relation to Private Equity, delivery to clients, and assisting members of the team including but not limited to the following:

Ensure accurate and timely calculation of net asset values for investment Funds

Understand the accounting and reporting obligations indicated by incorporation documents of the Funds

Knowledge of the accounting for investments within Funds (knowledge of (direct investments, Equity and Debt positions, derivatives, and Fund of Funds, a plus)

Experience with diverse Fund structures, such as Master / Feeder Funds, Multi-Currency Funds, SPVs, Sidecars

Preparation of schedules related to Fund processes, such as calls, distributions and waterfall calculations

Assist the audit process related to Funds, including the preparation of annual financial statements with the necessary supporting information

Ensure completion of internal and external deliverables

Maintain a good relationship with clients

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience: