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Senior Accountant at Robert Half Senior Accountant at Robert Half in Palo Alto, California Posted in 1 minute ago.
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Jeff Abrams is recruiting for a highly respected and admired institutional investment firm that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team. This is a unique opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to move beyond traditional fund accounting and into a broader role encompassing fund oversight, operational risk management, process improvement, vendor management, and investor reporting across a diverse portfolio of alternative investment strategies. This role truly serves as a business partner to the organization, overseeing third-party fund administrators and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial reporting and operational processes. The ideal candidate is technically strong, intellectually curious, and excited about gaining exposure to a wide range of investment vehicles, including private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real assets, public markets, and multi-asset fund structures. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain: Exposure to multiple alternative asset classes and investment strategies Opportunity to oversee complex fund structures rather than perform day-to-day accounting entries Significant interaction with fund administrators, auditors, legal teams, client service professionals, and investment teams Broad operational and financial oversight responsibilities Highly collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development Hybrid work environment with excellent work-life balance Outstanding employee and family benefits package As a Senior Accountant within the team, you will play a critical role in overseeing accounting, reporting, compliance, and operational processes across multiple investment products. Key responsibilities include:
Oversee outsourced fund accounting, investor reporting, audits, and compliance activities across a diverse portfolio of alternative investment funds. Review fund administrator deliverables, including NAV reporting, capital activity, allocations, distributions, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Manage relationships with administrators, auditors, and external service providers while serving as a key liaison across investment, legal, client service, and operations teams. Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and identify operational risks to support a scalable and best-in-class fund operations platform. Research complex accounting matters, maintain accounting policies and procedures, and support strategic initiatives across the firm's investment operations function. Qualifying experience should be:
4-8 years of experience in between public accounting, fund administration, asset management, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or alternative investments environments Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures Experience reviewing financial statements, NAV calculations, capital activity, and investor reporting Ability to analyze complex accounting and operational issues Strong project management and organizational skills Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment CPA designation (active or inactive) preferred but not required Professionals who tend to thrive in this role are: Curious and intellectually engaged Detail-oriented and highly accountable Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset Collaborative and team-oriented Comfortable challenging assumptions and identifying risks Strong communicators who can work across multiple stakeholder groups Motivated by learning and professional growth Benefits here are outstanding: Competitive base salary and annual bonus with potential profit-sharing contributions as well. 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees AND dependents Employer retirement contributions and matching program Flexible spending and dependent care benefits Backup childcare support Company-paid mobile phone plan Generous paid time off and wellness benefits Professional development opportunities
