Private Equity Fund Accounting Specialist

3 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States State Street Corporation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Fund Accounting and Administration Officer to join our Private Equity team at State Street Corporation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise staff and manage internal workflow and client deadlines
  • Manage client relationships and liaise with client personnel on a daily basis
  • Maintain good working relationships with all client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers, and banking personnel
  • Review quarterly and annual financial work paper packages, including portfolio schedules, accruals, and partner capital allocations
  • Review quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes, and coordinate annual audits
  • Review and/or prepare complex fee calculations, management fees, waterfall, and capital account allocations
Requirements
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to be a leader within the team and amongst peers
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Candidates must demonstrate initiative, perform well under pressure, and handle multiple assignments
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work efficiently to meet client deliverables
  • Investran experience is preferred
Education and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • At least 5 to 6 years of Private Equity experience
  • Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures, and fee calculations desired
  • Ability to thrive and function in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment
  • CPA qualification is favourable but not required
  • Experience with Investran or Geneva favourable but not required
About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people.

We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.

At State Street, we believe in creating a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive, and we offer flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs.

We're committed to inclusion, diversity, and social responsibility, and we welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality.

We're also dedicated to active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader.



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