Private Equity Fund Accountant

Accountant – Private Equity

Location: Lake Mary, FL (Hybrid, onsite 4x a week)

We’re seeking an experienced Private Equity Fund Accountant to join a high-performing team supporting sophisticated private equity investment portfolios. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, enjoys working with complex financial instruments, and has a strong foundation in partnership accounting, investor allocations, and fund reporting. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise and analytical skills will have direct visibility across internal stakeholders and clients.

What You’ll Do

• Report, analyze, and verify private equity fund data for clients, internal business groups, and external database providers
• Prepare and complete financial statements, surveys, worksheets, and reporting packages
• Maintain and update master fund databases and investment records
• Reconcile holdings, accruals, trades, and cash balances
• Assist with investor allocations, performance fee calculations, and waterfall calculations
• Verify tax statements and coordinate with internal Tax teams
• Prepare reporting notifications and support ongoing fund operations activities
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of private equity fund accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting principles
• Advanced understanding of financial instruments, including:
• Bank loans
• Bonds
• Fixed income securities
• Experience with investor allocations, performance fee calculations, and waterfall structures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Investran and/or Geneva
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS reporting standards
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a highly experienced private equity accounting team
• Exposure to complex investment structures and institutional clients
• Collaborative and professional environment with strong growth potential
• High-impact role with visibility across finance and operations functions
• If you’re looking to deepen your expertise in private equity fund operations and work on sophisticated investment products within a dynamic team environment, we’d love to hear from you.