Senior Funds Accountant chez EquityZen

EquityZen is a financial technology company, backed by leading venture and private equity investors. We’re looking for a Senior Funds Accountant to join EquityZen’s growing team as we redefine private markets. 

Since 2013, the EquityZen marketplace has made it easy to buy and sell shares in private companies. EquityZen brings together investors and shareholders, providing liquidity to early shareholders and private market access to accredited investors. With low investment minimums through our funds and with more than 40,000 private placements completed across 450+ companies, EquityZen leads the way in delivering “Private Markets for the Public”.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Net Asset Valuations and financial reporting packs consisting of financial statements (including but not limited to, Balance Sheet, Statement of Investments, Statement of Operations, Statement of Cash Flows, and Notes to Financial Statements), management fee and carried interest calculations, investor allocations, multiple and IRR calculations and capital account statements
• Ensuring accounting and presentation is consistent with U.S. GAAP and Limited Partnership Agreements, including preparation and review of monthly accruals, management fees and capital allocations.
• Assist with the coordination of capital calls and distributions, managing end-to-end process, and reviewing calculations and notices produced by our third-party administrator
• Lead K-1 preparation, review, and distribution process. Oversee fund-related tax issues for both the Fund and the Manager, and coordinate tax provider relationships
• Oversee annual audit process for the funds in collaboration with the team, coordination with fund administrator and auditors
• Establish the internal accounting and finance policies and procedures to ensure best practices are always being followed
• Interpret fund agreements to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements
• Assist with reconciliations of cash and share distribution accounts for current and liquidated funds.
• Assist Business, Investor Relations, and Compliance teams, among others, providing information and data to respond to queries and performing ad hoc analyses based on the funds' or investors' activity

THE RIGHT STUFF

• 4+ years of previous accounting experience from a fund, fund administrator, or other relevant financial services experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA or progress towards preferred

BONUS POINTS 

• CPA license
• Previous fund administration experience
• Public accounting experience, especially asset management tax
• Experience at a growth stage startup

COMPENSATION

• $110,000 - $130,000 annually, bonus, equity

EquityZen also offers full employee benefits (health, dental, vision), 401k, individual professional development and wellness budget, generous time off policies and more!

EquityZen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EquityZen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EquityZen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of EquityZen’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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