About the Role
Argentum (www.argentumgroup.com) is a lower middle market growth equity investment firm based in New York City seeking a Fund Accountant to join our team. Reporting directly to the CFO/COO, this role will support fund-level accounting, investor reporting, portfolio company monitoring, regulatory reporting & compliance, operational finance and administrative functions across our active fund vehicles and management company. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to gain broad exposure to private equity fund operations in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with direct access to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements for fund entities and management company in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Maintain general ledger accounting for fund and management company entities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Calculate and process capital calls, distributions, and management fee billings
• Support quarterly NAV calculations and partner capital account allocations
• Assist with SBA regulatory reporting & compliance
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly investor reports, capital statements, and ad hoc LP requests
• Support portfolio data collection and analysis process
• Support the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors
• Assist with tax workpaper preparation and coordination with external tax preparers (K-1s, state filings, etc.)
• Monitor fund expenses, management fee calculations, and waterfall/carry calculations
• Assist in the onboarding of new portfolio investments from an accounting, structuring and reporting perspective
• Help maintain and improve internal accounting processes, controls, and systems especially implementing/using AI
• Support ad hoc projects related to fund structuring, co-investment vehicles, or new fund launches
• Support administrative and operational functions of management company, including payroll, benefits, etc.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in private equity fund accounting, fund administration, or public accounting (audit/assurance) with a financial services or asset management client base
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred, not required
• Experience with AI products
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital allocations, and U.S. GAAP for investment funds
• Proficiency in Quickbooks (or similar accounting software), and PowerPoint
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with investors, auditors, and senior leadership
• Self-starter mentality suited to a small-team environment with significant ownership and minimal hand-holding
What We Offer
• Competitive base salary, discretionary bonus and benefits
• Direct exposure to all aspects of the fund operations, from administration to investing
• Meaningful ownership over processes in a growing platform
• Collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture with strong mentorship from senior finance and investment professionals
