[Hiring] Associate II, Fund Administration (Accounting) @Juniper Square

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced start-up environment to help build out Juniper Square’s Fund Administration service offering. Juniper Square is on a mission to transform the Fund Administration offering to Private Markets. We are more than a Fund Administrator, we are a Modern Fund Administrator. As a Fund Accountant you will partner with the customer, other members of the fund accounting team, and Investor Services and Fund Administration Onboarding teams to deliver fund accounting and reporting services to Juniper Square’s Private Market customers in the Real Estate, Private Equity, and Venture Capital space. You will have a significant opportunity to shape the trajectory of our service offering and in so doing help to deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers. We are a team of values based self-starters with a curious mindset and the motivation to use technology to our advantage so that we are continually iterating and improving on the status quo. This is an opportunity to couple prior education and experience and to learn from some of the best talent in Private Markets.

• Contribute to decision making regarding team operational policies and procedures
• Help to define fund administration workflows, applying best practices and process efficiencies
• Assist in training of team members on processes and monitoring client deliverables
• Interface directly with clients to deliver an outstanding client experience
• Perform accounting, analytical, & financial reporting duties; ensure client and investor reporting is prepared and completed timely and accurately
• Prepare waterfall calculations, capital calls and distributions in accordance with clients’ Limited Partnership Agreements as applicable
• Prepare asset- and fund-level performance metrics (IRRs, TVPI, etc.)
• Assist in preparing, compiling, and verifying external client and regulatory reporting
• Prepare financial information for stockholders/investor reports
• Support annual audits, including preparation of the initial draft of the annual audit report and related schedules

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fund accounting experience in fund administration and/or in-house with exposure to Private Equity (open-ended and/or close-ended), Private Debt and/or Real Estate funds
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Investran experience preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting rules and procedures for private investment funds, including experience with fund-level accounting and reporting
• Exposure to waterfall, performance metrics (IRRs), distributions and capital calls calculations
• Passion for technology and a desire to use technology to improve business operations
• Possess strong analytical skills required in reviewing, researching and resolving issues surrounding accounting and financial matters
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, verbal and written communication

Requirements

• Compensation for this position includes a base salary and a variety of benefits. The U.S. base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $80,000.
• The Canadian base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000.
• Actual base salaries will be based on candidate-specific factors, including experience, skillset, and location, and local minimum pay requirements as applicable.
• We are actively hiring for this role in Canada, and offer competitive local pay and benefits.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Mental wellness coverage
• Fertility and growing family support
• Flex Time Off in addition to company paid holidays
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits programs
• Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
• Annual professional development stipend

Company Description

At Juniper Square, we're building a company where all kinds of people from all walks of life are valued and respected. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you think this job sounds like you, come join us! We’d love to hear from you.