Fund Accountant

Proteus is an investment platform developed to provide qualified investors with efficient access to private market investment opportunities, including private funds, co-investments, model portfolios and alternative investment pools. The Proteus platform streamlines the private market investment experience for both Wealth Advisors and Fund Sponsors.

Wealth Advisors use the Proteus platform to research private fund managers and their investments, review due diligence materials, construct portfolios of private market assets and deploy client capital through feeder funds established and managed through the Proteus platform. Fund Sponsors collaborate with Proteus to provide qualified investors with access to their investment products through a controlled, scalable, technology-focused experience on the Proteus platform.

Proteus, LLC is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

The Fund Accountant focuses on the accounting and reporting functions of the investment funds managed and administered by Proteus. The Fund Accountant reports to the Chief Accounting Officer, but is expected to coordinate with other teams, as needed, to gather financial data and provide cross‑functional support. This position will work daily with financial information and must maintain a high level of integrity, reliability and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate is highly self‑motivated with rigorous attention to detail and a desire to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

• Complete day‑to‑day accounting functions across 50+ investment funds, including journal entry review, cash and investment balance reconciliation, expense management
• Participate in investor and investment activity workflows such as capital call, distribution, and redemption processing
• Review management fee, advisory fee, and carried interest calculations
• Prepare and review investor capital account statements
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statement packages for investment funds, including creation of supporting schedules and memos
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers during annual audit and tax cycles
• Respond promptly and efficiently to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding investment fund activity

• Excellent critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple assignments and deliver under compressed timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Eagerness to learn about the alternative asset industry and related accounting/compliance requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and general financial reporting requirements
• Proficiency with accounting systems and desire to learn a proprietary accounting software application
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills strongly preferred