Fund Accountant

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States GCM Grosvenor Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Fund Accountant to join our team at GCM Grosvenor. As a Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the day-to-day accounting for private equity funds and related investment vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform the day-to-day accounting for private equity funds and related investment vehicles.
  • Review quarterly and annual NAV and financial statement packages, including investor reporting.
  • Manage recurring client deliverables, including standard ILPA and additional client-requested reporting.
  • Manage, monitor, and provide guidance to the outsourced accounting provider(s).
  • Calculate and review quarterly management fee and carried interest waterfall calculations.
  • Manage the funds' cash balances to determine the need for capital calls, distributions.
  • Review capital call and distributions notices to investors.
  • Collaborate with other teams throughout the firm, including tax, legal, treasury, client services, portfolio management, etc.
  • Support investment and client relationship personnel on ad-hoc requests.
  • Assist in preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting for the various partnerships and companies.
  • General accounting responsibilities.
  • Assist in special projects as requested.
Requirements
  • BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets.
  • 3 - 4 years of experience working for a financial services firm or top-tier accounting firm.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Accounting experience in managing private equity, hedge funds, or similar types of alternative products is preferred, but not required.
  • Knowledge of partnership accounting as well as exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax.
  • Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker with the ability to exercise excellent judgment.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to balance multiple concurrent tasks and effectively manage deadlines.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Investran system is preferred, but not required.
About GCM Grosvenor

GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $79 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.

The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 52 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 530 professionals serving a global client base.

We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion.

The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney.

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