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About the Role

Cohen & Co is seeking a detail-driven accounting professional to provide outsourced fund accounting services to private equity funds, registered funds, and their management entities. This role involves managing books and records, NAV calculations, and investor allocations, offering exposure to complex fund structures and supporting audit and reporting processes within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform outsourced fund accounting functions, including maintaining books and records for funds and management entities.
• Prepare periodic net asset value (NAV) calculations, capital account allocations, and investor allocations (management fees, carried interest/incentive allocations).
• Process and reconcile investment transactions, cash activity, and portfolio positions.
• Prepare capital call and distribution notices and support investor/limited partner reporting.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare fund financial statements and related schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with the preparation of investor reporting packages and management reporting.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Coordinate with client teams, fund administrators, custodians, and auditors.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and client expectations to ensure high-quality service and satisfaction.
• Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and professionalism across engagements in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience performing fund accounting functions, including NAV calculations, capital allocations, and investor reporting.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, including private equity and registered funds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and fund accounting software; comfort adopting new technology tools.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Fund accounting software
• U.S. GAAP

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000-$110,000

Benefits

• Time off outside of standard PTO to give back to the community
• Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses
• Talent development resources

About the Company

• Cohen & Co prioritizes a people-first culture and professional growth.
• The firm honors its foundational principle of “great people first” by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Cohen & Co offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.