Investment Fund Accountant, Capital Formation

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Job Description:

We are growing! We are seeking a detail-oriented Investment Fund Accountant to join our Capital Formation team. This role will support the administration and operations of investment funds, with responsibilities spanning fund accounting support, investor servicing, compliance and performance tracking, reporting, and client relationship management.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of professional experience , strong organizational and communication skills, and a working knowledge of accounting and financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

Support day-to-day administration and operations of investment funds.

Track and monitor investor capital contributions, fund disbursements, distributions, and cash activity.

Maintain accurate investor, fund, and transaction records and supporting documentation.

Assist with fund accounting activities, including account reconciliations, expense tracking, general ledger review, and preparation of periodic reporting.

Support quarterly and annual investor and fund reporting.

May assist with annual audits and coordinate documentation with auditors, tax accountants, and other third parties.

Work closely with finance, accounting, legal, and compliance teams to support fund operations and applicable regulatory requirements.

Serve as a point of contact for fund managers and investors, responding to inquiries and providing timely updates regarding investments, fund activity, reporting, and documentation.

Build and maintain strong client and investor relationships through professional, responsive service and ongoing communication.

Coordinate investor onboarding, subscription documentation, capital activity, and other investor servicing requirements.

Maintain organized fund and investor records and assist with ad hoc fund administration and Capital Formation initiatives.

Review and process wire payments and transfers.

Complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

4-year degree

1 year professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

1–2 years of professional experience in fund administration, fund accounting, financial services, investor relations, banking, accounting, or a related field.

Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.

Strong Microsoft Excel and general technology skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to work effectively with investors, internal teams, and external service providers.

Experience with investment funds, private equity, real estate, alternative investments, or fund administration.

Experience with investor servicing, investor relations, asset management, or client relationship management.

Familiarity with fund accounting and GAAP principles.

Familiarity with EB-5 investments, USCIS requirements, and/or SEC investment fund regulations.

Experience with Investran or similar fund administration, CRM, or investor reporting platforms.

The below pay range(s) represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

In Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin: pay rate range for this role is $57,800 - $95,600.

In Tampa and Orlando Florida: pay rate range for this role is $54,900 - $90,800

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