Fund Accountant Job at Leverage Companies, Newark, NJ

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  • Leverage Companies
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: Fund Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our finance team here at Leverage Companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting of private equity funds, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information to stakeholders. This is a critical role that supports fund operations, investor reporting, and financial analysis.

Leverage Companies is a real estate private equity firm on a mission to create millionaires through real estate. With a diversified platform spanning acquisitions, private lending, and education, we're committed to empowering investors and scaling wealth-building opportunities. Our lending division, Brick City Capital , operates the TLC Opportunity Debt Fund , providing debt financing to real estate investors with a focus on DSCR rental loans across acquisition and refinance strategies.

As we continue to scale, we are seeking a Fund Accountant to join our cross-functional Finance team. This role will play a critical part in managing the financial operations, reporting, and fund-level accounting for the TLC Opportunity Debt Fund . This position will work closely with both our controller and President

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Fund Accounting & Reporting
    • Own the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for the TLC Opportunity Debt Fund.

    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

    • Manage capital account allocations, investor capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations.

    • Support preparation and review of investor statements and financial reports through Opus, our investor portal.

  • Audit, Tax, & Compliance Coordination
    • Assist with the annual fund audit process in collaboration with our accounting firm and other third-party auditors.

    • Coordinate with tax advisors on investor K-1 preparation and delivery.

    • Ensure compliance with fund documents, operating agreements, and internal controls.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work closely with the capital markets, loan servicing, and operations teams to reconcile loan activity, interest income, and fund cash positions.

    • Partner with the investor relations team to ensure timely and accurate investor communications.

    • Support Controller and President on ad-hoc analysis, fund performance metrics, and liquidity planning.

  • Process Improvement & Systems
    • Assist in enhancing fund accounting processes and controls as the platform scales.

    • Leverage technology tools like QuickBooks, Excel, and Opus to maintain accurate records and improve reporting workflows.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or working toward CPA preferred).

  • 3–5 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within private equity, venture capital, or hedge funds.

  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, investment partnership structures, and private equity fund operations.

  • Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks or similar) and advanced Excel skills.

  • High attention to detail, with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Someone looking for a great company with great people —a team you can be proud of.

  • Someone looking for a home , a place to grow professionally , and build a career of meaning and mastery .

Compensation:

  • Salary Range Starting (based on experience): $85,000
  • Bonus: 10% (target)
  • Healthcare: Offered with generous contribution

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