Senior Asset Management Fund Accountant

Antares Capital LP

Senior Fund Accountant supporting financial reporting and managing cash and investment activities for a financial firm. Collaborate with various teams on fund structures and accounting tasks.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review books and records, financial statements, capital account balances, capital call and distribution notices, and other venture or fund accounting output delivered from fund administrators and prepare shadow books and records for subsequent review.
Ensure that books and records maintained by fund administrators are in accordance with the department policies and procedures.
Reconcile various accounts and promptly research and correct any variances, including the reconciliation of accounts with third party administrators.
Assist in the opening and structuring of new ventures and funds, working with Tax, Asset Management, Investor Relations and Legal (internal and external).
Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating same to management, and assisting in their resolution.
Assist, as assigned, in preparing audit schedules, compliance reports, tax returns, financial statements, or other reports.
Write reports periodically to management on fund activities and other related issues.
Research, as assigned, certain investments for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting treatment (such as the nature of distributions, original issue discounts, and valuations) and compliance with SEC, tax, and prospectus restrictions and limitations.
Institutional fund accounting processes also include preparing, reconciling and distributing reports to/from marketing, separate custodians and investment management.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key business decision makers throughout the company.
Coordinate and liaison between fund administrators and external auditors throughout annual audit procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or business with 3-5 years of related work experience
CPA preferred
Experience with fund accounting/financial reporting for private funds, and/or BDCs preferred
Analytical capability: strong ability to analyze and evaluate data, formulate accurate conclusions and clearly recommend creative solutions
Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Collaboration skills: Works effectively in cross functional team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Highly proficient in Excel
Working knowledge of Wall Street Office ("WSO"), LoanIQ, or Advent Geneva preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance
401(k)
profit sharing
paid time off
Maven family & fertility benefit
parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement)
other voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

fund accountingfinancial reportingreconciliationaudit preparationdata analysistax returnscompliance reportingaccounting treatmentfinancial statementscapital account management

Soft Skills

analytical capabilitycritical thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationwork ethicrelationship buildingcreativityteamworkadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in economicsBachelor’s degree in businessCPA