Senior Fund Accountant – Private Funds

Responsibilities: The candidate is expected to: Review net asset value calculations, investor allocations, performance calculations, and other information prepared by the fund administrator Independently model and validate complex management fee, incentive fee, and carried interest calculations, including hurdle rates, catch-up provisions, crystallization mechanics, and investor-specific arrangements Review, analyze, and apply complex concepts, methodologies and calculations within open and close ended fund documents (i.e., LPA, PPM) Lead the preparation and technical review of audited financial statements; serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors and resolve complex accounting matters Provide technical leadership in the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of fund accounting models, controls, and workflows, with a focus on complex hedge fund and private equity structures (including side pockets, co-investments, and special purpose vehicles), to drive operational efficiencies. Assist with oversight of and interactions with external service providers, primarily the third-party fund administrator and fund auditors Review regulatory reporting (i.e., Form PF, Form PQR), including tying out financial information to supporting ledgers and performing analytical review procedures on information contained in the reports

Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess: Advanced understanding of US GAAP and audited financial statements In-house investment management experience required Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with alternative investment products required Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance with demonstrated academic achievement; CPA preferred Knowledge of accounting and operations across a variety of investment types including equities, debt, derivatives, and private equity investments is required Strong work ethic and sense of ownership; collaborative approach to solving problems Self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to prioritize daily, monthly, and year-end work Excellent organizational and communication skills, confident verbal, and interpersonal approach Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and reconciliation techniques Data analytics and knowledge of Tableau or comparable tools beneficial Privacy Notice for California Applicants Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.