Fund Accountant

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Entry Level

Location: Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale

Company Description

Deerpath Capital is a leading direct lending firm specializing in providing first lien, senior debt financing to middle market companies. Deerpath is focused on providing debt capital for acquisitions, refinancings, ownership transitions and growth capital to companies in the U.S. lower middle market. Deerpath has investment offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, as well as overseas investor relations offices in London, Seoul, Tokyo and Brisbane. The firm employs approximately 100 employees globally and manages more than $7.0 billion in assets as of 12/31/23.


 

Position Overview

Career path opportunities with a growing firm in the asset management industry, the candidate will have a diverse set of responsibilities within the finance and accounting areas. The candidate will work directly with various teams, including Operations, Treasury, and Investor Relations. The candidate will report to the Controller and Director of Accounting. Candidate will be responsible for fund accounting and reporting.


 

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for a set of funds that includes recording transactions in the GL, reconciling cash and positions daily
  • Work in various bank accounts that includes cash movements between entities
  • Preparing quarterly/annual financial statements
  • Preparing capital call and distribution notices
  • Maintaining and updating various schedules relating to the portfolio and fund performance metrics quarterly/annual
  • Assisting in process improvements and implementations
  • Preparing adhoc reports
  • Preparing quarterly/annual regulatory filings
  • Preparing capital account statements
  • Responding to investor inquiries
  • Assisting with the annual audits
  • Must be proficient in excel


 

Desired Skills & Experience

  • The candidate must have 1-3 years of public/private experience.
  • BA/BS in Accounting/Finance.
  • Must have experience with financial statements and working in an accounting software, FIS Investran a plus.
  • Public accounting or private equity/ debt background a plus.
  • Candidate must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task.


 

NO RECRUITERS or AGENCIES for this posting. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Deerpath will be considered Deerpath property. Deerpath will NOT pay a fee for any placements resulting from the receipt of any unsolicited resumes.

Deerpath Capital Management, LP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristics.

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