Fund Accountant

Part of Townsend’s client base is composed of a series of pooled funds that have raised capital from high-net-worth US investors and certain non-US investors. Townsend also manages co-investment funds for institutional investors that are designed to generate targeted exposure to non-traditional investment areas (such as emerging managers or emerging markets). We are searching for an accountant to assist us in the accounting and reporting process for the funds that we manage. The Fund Accountant will report to our Fund Controller and will work directly with our portfolio management team and other consultants. Responsibilities:Recording journal entriesReconciling accounts, including bank reconciliationsManaging cash activityMaintaining capital account balances under the supervision of Townsend’s Fund ControllerAssist fund administrators with quarterly financial reporting to the limited partnersProduce limited partner capital account statements on Investran softwareAssist in the preparation of quarterly reports and annual GAAP financial statements for Townsend’s fundsWorking with outside accountants to help assist the audit process and the production of tax reports for investorsQualifications:Bachelors in accounting or finance1-2 years experienceStrong analytic skillsIntermediate knowledge of ExcelEffective communication skills. The Associate may be called upon to work with managers of underlying funds, outside accountants and attorneys and to speak with fund investors and prospective investorsExperience with partnership capital accounting a plusExperience with private fund management and/or experience with real estate investments is a plusExperience with Investran software a plusFor more information about Townsend, please visit our website at https://www.townsend.com