Senior Fund Accountant

Selby Jennings Ltd

  • Tampa, FL
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Manage the administration of SMA portfolios, including coordination of audit and tax deliverables, fee billing, capital activity, and liquidity events. Oversee year-end audit cycles and valuation processes, acting as the key liaison with auditors and third-party valuation specialists.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTampa, FL

    Description

    Fund, SPV & Insurance-Dedicated Vehicle Accounting Oversight

    • Lead oversight of third-party administrators across all pooled vehicles to ensure financial reporting meets applicable accounting standards and regulatory expectations.
    • Review and sign off on key calculations and reporting outputs, including expense allocations, fee computations, NAV reporting, and related schedules.
    • Direct the preparation and validation of investor-related transactions such as capital activity, distribution calculations, equalization mechanics, and waterfall models.
    • Oversee the production of periodic financial statements (quarterly/annual) and investor capital account reporting, ensuring consistency and timeliness.
    • Confirm all client-facing reports are delivered accurately and within required deadlines.
    • Partner with treasury leadership to monitor cash activity and liquidity management across fund structures.
    • Act as a primary reviewer for materials submitted for regulatory and compliance filings, working alongside internal or external compliance teams.
    • Review investor onboarding documentation, including subscription agreements and supporting materials.
    • Coordinate closely with legal counsel to ensure fund-level obligations, notices, and governance requirements are satisfied.
    • Contribute to investment, valuation, and allocation committee processes through preparation and review of supporting analytics and materials.
    • Serve as a central contact for investor support matters, collaborating with relationship managers to address inquiries and administrative needs.

    GP & Carried Interest / Incentive Structure Accounting

    • Oversee financial operations and reporting for general partner entities and employee incentive structures.
    • Review outputs across core accounting functions including reconciliations, payables/receivables, expense processing, and carried interest calculations.
    • Partner with treasury on cash management activities for these entities.
    • Ensure timely delivery of financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
    • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by compiling and validating inputs across teams and producing forward-looking analyses.

    Separately Managed Account (SMA) Operations

    • Manage the administration of SMA portfolios, including coordination of audit and tax deliverables, fee billing, capital activity, and liquidity events.
    • Ensure downstream reporting teams are equipped with accurate data to produce portfolio-level reporting.
    • Oversee distribution of required reports and communications to investors and stakeholders.

    Cross-Functional & Firmwide Responsibilities

    • Coordinate with external tax advisors to support preparation of returns across all entity types while ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.
    • Oversee year-end audit cycles and valuation processes, acting as the key liaison with auditors and third-party valuation specialists.
    • Interpret governing documents to ensure accounting treatment aligns with partnership agreements and structural terms.
    • Support internal management reporting processes by delivering accurate data in collaboration with broader accounting teams.
    • Work closely with investment professionals to deliver both recurring and ad hoc reporting needs.
    • Establish and enhance accounting policies and internal controls in line with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
    • Continuously improve operational workflows, documentation standards, and data management practices to drive efficiency.
    • Ensure proper recordkeeping through organized electronic filing systems and audit-ready documentation.
    • Analyze financial performance and present actionable insights to leadership.
    • Lead, mentor, and develop team members while delegating responsibilities effectively.
    • Contribute to additional initiatives and special projects as needed across the firm.

    Qualifications & Skill Set

    • Degree in Accounting (undergraduate or graduate level).
    • CPA designation required (or near completion with intent to finalize certification).
    • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience within investment management or a related field.
    • Strong Excel skills and overall proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
    • Quick adaptability to new systems; experience with platforms such as Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Carta, or iPaladin preferred.
    • Comfortable operating in a lean, collaborative team environment.
    • Strong ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
    • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Proactive mindset with a willingness to recommend process improvements and new ideas.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Team-oriented with flexibility and openness to different perspectives.
    • Professional demeanor with low ego and strong cultural alignment.
    • Willingness to work onsite to support team collaboration.
    • High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
    • Ability to travel occasionally (up to ~10%).

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