Financial Consulting Associate - Fund Services

Role Overview: You will be joining RSM, a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, with a focus on instilling confidence in a world of change. As part of the Fund Services+ team within the Financial Consulting practice, you will be involved in providing managed services to Private Equity Groups (PEGs) for fund administration and accounting. Your role will include navigating technical accounting challenges, assisting with financial reporting requirements, and supporting Management to enhance the efficiency of their accounting and finance functions through a streamlined technology platform. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, financial statement footnotes, quarterly accounting workpaper packages, and investor reporting packages - Become an expert user in the firm's fund administration technology platform - Assist with onboarding new clients, setting up the firm's investors, investments, new reports, LP reporting portal, etc. - Prepare/facilitate capital calls and distribution calculations and execute these processes in the technology platform - Maintain and update investor data as needed - Respond to adhoc inquiries from clients and limited partners - Coordinate with the client's external auditors and tax providers to assist with the year-end audits and tax return information that is needed - Once established, help to train other new/junior level staff members Qualifications Required: - 8+ years of Big 4 or national accounting firms fund accounting experience in the private equity industry - Ability to interpret/applying the financial and operational terms of Limited Partnership Agreements for private equity funds - Undergraduate degree in accounting - CPA and/or CA preferred - Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - Allvue knowledge a large PLUS! - Proficient knowledge of fund accounting software (Investran, E-Front, etc.) - Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, and highly organized - Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude - Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills - Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects,