Senior Fund Accountant

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

Our platform enables large, private companies to deliver liquidity to their shareholders while providing investors access to invest in these proven, pre-IPO companies. EquityZen has served over 250 pre-IPO technology companies and is proud to be considered a liquidity provider for 60% of the largest US unicorns. A testament to EquityZen’s secure, paperless, and industry-defining online investment platform, we have successfully completed 30,000+ private placement transactions. Focusing on automating an antiquated offline process has allowed us to lead the charge in building more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent private markets. Watch this short video to learn more: equityzen.com/press.

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
  • Prepare and calculate monthly accruals, management fees and capital allocations
  • Coordinate the funds payment and expenses process to ensure compliance with the fund documents and timely and accurate execution and reporting
  • 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
  • Oversee tax issues relating to both the Fund and the Fund Manager, coordination of tax providers
  • 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
  • Train and mentor junior staff
  • 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
  • Prior experience training, mentoring, and/or managing junior team members

BONUS POINTS

  • Prior fund administration experience
  • CPA

EquityZen offers a competitive salary, stock options, full employee benefits (health, dental, vision), 401k match, individual professional development and wellness budget, generous time off policies and more!

To maximize cross-team collaboration, productivity and engagement, unless otherwise stated, it is expected that all employees work in our spacious new office in the financial district on a hybrid schedule. We appreciate that different teams and roles may have different requirements, so we focus on “presence with a purpose”. Working from the office requires being fully vaccinated, signing an attestation stating as such and providing proof of vaccination. We are always dedicated to prioritizing all employees’ health and safety and accommodations will be made as required.

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.

Please be aware of fake job offers coming from people claiming to be EquityZen Inc. employees. EquityZen employees and/or recruiters will never ask you for money or personal information like bank account numbers, and will not send you checks. EquityZen will always ask for a phone call or video call as the first step in our hiring process. Emails from EquityZen come only from equityzen.com and not other similar domains.

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Location

We have a beautiful space just doors from the New York Stock Exchange! Right in the heart of where good things happen for EquityZen.

An Insider's view of EquityZen

What's the biggest problem your team is solving?

Our team is tackling the challenge of creating greater accessibility to Pre-IPO marketplaces. By developing technologies that streamline the process of private investing, we generate value for shareholders and investors. Additionally, by creating intuitive experiences we attract market participants with varying financial management expertise.

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What are EquityZen Perks + Benefits

EquityZen Benefits Overview

Our benefits emphasize our 'Be Human' value, placing our employees first by providing excellent health care, generous leave policies, and a 401k match program.

Culture
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Quarterly engagement surveys
In-person all-hands meetings
Monthly town hall meetings with company leadership.
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Starting in 2022, we are excited to be offering a match of up to 4% of an employee's base salary - 100% of the first 3% of contributions and 50% of the next 2%.
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Our Founders generously matched donations in 2020 to support our belief in the fight against racial and social injustice.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free snacks and drinks
EquityZen offers a fully stocked kitchen including coffee, tea, and snacks. We're always open to suggestions to keep things fresh.
Some meals provided
EquityZen brings in a catered lunch every Friday. Cinco de Mayo? Bring on the tacos!
Company-sponsored happy hours
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
EquityZen ensures that everyone has the licenses and certifications they need to do their job.

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