Senior Fund Accountant – Private Funds

OverviewThe Senior Fund Accountant will join a highly collaborative and engaged operations team, supporting and overseeing complex accounting and fee mechanics for the firm’s private funds, with a focus on technical analysis, governing document interpretation, and independent validation of fund economics. The ideal candidate has experience in alternative investment fund administration, including financial reporting and fund administrator oversight responsibilities. This role will primarily support the Firm’s alternatives business, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and private assets.Location: Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | San Francisco, CA | New York, NY | Denver, COBase Salary Range: $125,000-$180,000. Specific placement within the provided range will be determined by an individual’s geographic location as well as relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Associates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon Firm and individual performance.ResponsibilitiesReview net asset value calculations, investor allocations, performance calculations, and other information prepared by the fund administratorIndependently model and validate complex management fee, incentive fee, and carried interest calculations, including hurdle rates, catch-up provisions, crystallization mechanics, and investor-specific arrangementsReview, analyze, and apply complex concepts, methodologies and calculations within open and close ended fund documents (i.e., LPA, PPM)Lead the preparation and technical review of audited financial statements; serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors and resolve complex accounting mattersProvide technical leadership in the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of fund accounting models, controls, and workflows, with a focus on complex hedge fund and private equity structures (including side pockets, co-investments, and special purpose vehicles), to drive operational efficiencies.Assist with oversight of and interactions with external service providers, primarily the third-party fund administrator and fund auditorsReview regulatory reporting (i.e., Form PF, Form PQR), including tying out financial information to supporting ledgers and performing analytical review procedures on information contained in the reportsQualificationsAdvanced understanding of US GAAP and audited financial statementsIn-house investment management experience requiredMinimum of 7-10 years of experience with alternative investment products requiredUndergraduate degree in accounting or finance with demonstrated academic achievement; CPA preferredKnowledge of accounting and operations across a variety of investment types including equities, debt, derivatives, and private equity investments is requiredStrong work ethic and sense of ownership; collaborative approach to solving problemsSelf-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to prioritize daily, monthly, and year-end workExcellent organizational and communication skills, confident verbal, and interpersonal approachAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and reconciliation techniquesData analytics and knowledge of Tableau or comparable tools beneficialPrivacy Notice for California ApplicantsArtisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr