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Star Mountain Capital · 2 days ago

Fund Accountant | Private Credit & Private Equity

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Star Mountain Capital is a growing organization in the private equity and credit space, and they are seeking a Fund Accountant to manage various financial responsibilities. The role involves liaising with fund administrators, preparing financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and fund governing documents.

Asset ManagementFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Liaise with third-party fund administrators to oversee the preparation and review of NAV packages, financial statements, investor capital statements, and related deliverables

Review capital call and distribution notices, management fee and carried interest calculations, and investor reporting materials

Prepare internal financial analyses and reporting packages for senior management and investment professionals

Support the calculation and verification of performance metrics, including IRRs, multiples, DPI, etc

Support ongoing investment monitoring, including compliance with loan and partnership agreements

Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual audits, tax filings, and investor reporting

Ensure proper documentation and compliance with accounting policies and fund governing documents

Monitor fund cash positions, manage liquidity forecasting, and assist with credit facility utilization and covenant compliance

Support treasury operations, including funding allocations and vendor disbursements

Identify and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and streamline reporting workflows

Review and interpret partnership agreements, private placement memorandums, and related legal documents for financial implications

Assist in preparing quarterly investor communications, fund performance summaries, and related materials

Support investor onboarding, including document review and coordination through the investor portal

Qualification

Fund accounting experiencePartnership accounting knowledgeUS GAAP knowledgeAdvanced Excel skillsTax structuring knowledgeInterpersonal skillsTeam playerSelf-starterPositive attitude

Required

2+ years of fund accounting or financial reporting experience within private equity or private credit, either through audit or fund administration; Big 4 experience a plus

Enthusiastic and motivated to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment building a growing organization

Strong knowledge of partnership accounting, US GAAP, and financial reporting

Proven team player and self-starter with the ability to think independently and work autonomously

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with external parties and colleagues at all levels

Ability to analyze investment and fund legal documents

Positive attitude and commitment to high-quality execution

Must provide strong professional references (from peers, subordinates, and superiors) when appropriate

Preferred

Loan experience, including working with credit funds, Business Development Companies (BDC), and/or Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) fund experience, a plus

Advanced Excel skills are a plus

Tax structuring knowledge a plus