Fund Accountant

We are seeking a Fund Accountant to build and lead the first overseas team of fund accountants for a rapidly growing fund administration firm. Your focus will be on data migration and system onboarding for a diverse and expanding client base.

You’ll work closely with the head office to master our data migration process and build a high-performing team of 6-7 fund accountants. This role offers significant leadership opportunities and career growth, with your work directly driving efficient fund migrations and supporting the company’s international expansion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and scale a high-performing offshore fund accounting team, with plans for further expansion.
• Oversee data migration from client fund admin systems into the firm’s platform.
• Process, reformat, and validate historical data, ensuring system-ready accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, fund accounting, and tech teams to refine workflows.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure data integrity across clients.
• Train and mentor team members on technology, accounting workflows, and fund administration best practices.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Establish and expand the first international office, laying the foundation for a larger overseas operation.
  
  

• Experienced fund accountant with 5+ years in fund administration, ideally with venture capital or private equity fund exposure.
• Strong technical aptitude – confident in spreadsheets, general ledgers, and data systems.
• Team builder and leader – skilled at managing, coaching, and developing staff.
• Process-driven and detail-oriented – cares deeply about data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborative communicator – able to translate between accounting and tech perspectives.
• Skilled at cross-cultural communication – can align teams across time zones and cultures.
• Independent problem-solver – comfortable making autonomous decisions to tackle complex challenges.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoys building teams and processes from scratch.
• Willing to work US Eastern (NYC) hours full-time.