RSM US

Fund Services Plus Senior Associate - Private Equity

RSM US$69K — $132K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of fund accounting experience in the private equity industry from Big 4 or a national accounting firm
  • Ability to interpret financial and operational terms of Limited Partnership Agreements
  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting
  • CPA and/or CA preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and fund accounting software
  • Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to influence stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and investor reporting packages
  • Facilitate day-to-day operations for private equity and real estate fund clients
  • Become an expert user in the fund administration technology platform
  • Assist with onboarding new clients and setting up reports
  • Execute capital calls and distribution calculations
  • Maintain investor data and respond to client inquiries
  • Coordinate year-end audits and tax return information
  • Train junior staff once established in the role

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule for work-life balance
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Access to a robust total rewards program
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • Collaborative and diverse work environment
Full Job Description

Are you interested in joining an in-demand rapidly growing practice with experienced professionals of diverse backgrounds?

Do you enjoy serving and working collaboratively with your clients, and would you look forward to playing a vital role in supporting their businesses from an operational and financial reporting perspective?

Are you looking to enhance your technical knowledge of complex fund terms, technical accounting issues and fund structures in the private equity industry? 

Are you looking for a career that will provide you with interesting and varied professional growth opportunities?

If so, RSM's Fund Services + is the right fit for you!

RSM is looking for a Senior to join our RSM Fund Services + practice. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. At RSM, our deep industry experience and focus, as well as our competitive advantage through our cutting edge technology and innovation, defines our commitment to quality, making RSM a First Choice Advisor to our clients serving the financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing industries.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, financial statement footnotes, quarterly accounting workpaper packages and investor reporting packages
  • Prepare/facilitate the day-to-day operating activities for private equity and real estate fund administration clients, including cash management, wire setup, management fees, carried interest/waterfall calculations, subsequent closes, credit facility maintenance, deal funding, and expense payments
  • Become an expert user in the firm’s fund administration technology platform
  • Assist with onboarding new clients, setting up the firm’s investors, investments, new reports, LP reporting portal, etc.
  • Prepare / facilitate capital calls and distribution calculations and execute these processes in the technology platform
  • Maintain and update investor data as needed
  • Respond to adhoc inquiries from clients and limited partners
  • Coordinate with the clients’ external auditors and tax providers to assist with the year end audits and tax return information that is needed
  • Once established help to train other new/junior level staff members

Qualifications:

RSM seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.

  • 2+ years of Big 4 or national accounting firms fund accounting experience in the private equity industry
  • Ability to interpret/applying the financial and operational terms of Limited Partnership Agreements for private equity funds
  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting
  • CPA and/or CA preferred
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
    • Allvue knowledge a large PLUS!
    • Proficient knowledge of fund accounting software (Investran, E-Front, etc.)
  • Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and highly organized
  • Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude
  • Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment and handle multiple projects

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $69,800 - $132,000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

About RSM US

RSM US is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has more than 90 offices across the country. RSM US is a member of the RSM International network, which is the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms in the world. The company's services include audit and assurance, tax, consulting, risk advisory, transaction advisory, and wealth management. RSM US serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.
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