Fund Accounting Manager

Executive Researcher - Accounting & Finance

Overview: A leading private equity fund services firm is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to join its growing Connecticut team. This position offers a blend of fund operations and client management
, supporting fund managers across private equity and venture capital strategies. You’ll collaborate with senior client leaders and gain visibility into all aspects of the fund administration lifecycle — from capital calls and reporting to valuations and investor communications.

• Partner with Client Managers and Directors to support a portfolio of private equity and venture capital funds.
• Coordinate internal fund accounting, investor services, and financial reporting teams to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements, investor letters, and capital activity notices.
• Support day-to-day client communications and respond to investor inquiries and ad hoc requests.
• Track operational timelines, monitor progress, and follow up to meet reporting deadlines.
• Identify and elevate issues proactively while proposing process improvements.
• Participate in client calls and meetings alongside senior managers.
• Contribute to internal documentation, SOPs, and workflow improvements.

• 4+ years of private equity or venture capital fund accounting experience, preferably from a fund administrator or public accounting firm
  .
• Candidates straight from public accounting with asset management or PE/VC audit clients are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, partnership accounting, and LPAs
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• Advanced Excel skills
  ; exposure to Investran or CRM systems a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (
  CPA or MBA a plus).

$/yr - $/yr

Stamford, CT