Associate - Fund Accountant

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
140K-160K Annually
1-3 Years Experience
Greentech • Financial Services
The Role
The Associate will play a key role in supporting the Director of Finance in areas of finance, accounting, and operations. Responsibilities include treasury management, vendor payments, trade settlements, accounting for fund-related entities, managing relationships with third-party fund administrators, financial statements preparation, and ad-hoc projects.
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ABOUT GoodFinch: A related company


GoodFinch is an ESG-focused investment adviser that was founded by a team of clean-energy veterans who have been instrumental in fostering growth within the residential solar industry. By utilizing the founders’ vast expertise, the GoodFinch platform was launched with the goal of targeting successful and sustainable home improvement fixed income assets centered on residential solar loans.

 

Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the United States, and as such, the leadership of GoodFinch is committed to supporting the continuous high performance of residential solar loans. These borrowers are thoughtful homeowners who are making a conscious choice to invest in solar to reduce their carbon footprint, while saving money and improving their homes.

 

If you have an unstoppable desire to make a meaningful impact on our planet and help mission-driven businesses and consumers achieve a more sustainable future, join us.


Summary:

The Associate will play a key role in supporting the Director of Finance in a number of capacities around GoodFinch’s managed private equity funds, specifically in the areas of finance, accounting, and operations.

 

Responsibilities will include treasury management, vendor payments, trade settlements, accounting for quarterly close for fund-related entities, managing relationships with third-party fund administrators, coordinating annual financial year-end audits, preparing annual/quarterly financial statements as required, managing capital calls and capital distributions, assisting in preparing data for regulatory filings and annual tax reporting, and assisting in ad-hoc projects as needed.

 

Additionally, the Associate will assist the Director of Finance with responsibilities around GoodFinch’s management company. This role will cross-collaborate with other GoodFinch teams to ensure good business practices are maintained and build on opportunities to further enhance GoodFinch’s operations. 

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Treasury Management - daily cash reporting, internal cash transfers, capital calls, and capital distributions
  • All accounting associated with quarterly closes including monthly journal entries, cash reconciliations, capital account allocations, fee calculations
  • Review quarter-end investor statements and unaudited financial statements coordination with third-party fund administrator
  • Manage external third-party fund administrator
  • Coordinate and review/approve vendor payments and ensure all vendors are paid timely; coordinate and review/approve trade purchases
  • Assist with year-end audited financials and ensure timely completion of year-end audits
  • Assist with data compilation for regulatory filings and tax compliance
  • Assist with management company books and records

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

  • 3-7 years of public accounting experience covering private equity or hedge fund clients
  • Required prior experience coordinating year-end financial statement audits with external auditors
  • Required prior experience working with third-party fund administrator
  • Required bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting
  • Proficient in MS Office with expertise in MS Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Superb attention to detail and work ethic and self-starter who can take ownership of processes and projects
  • Ability to work in a collaborative setting or individually as required
  • Comfort in working in fast-paced, changing environment and ability to adapt with changes in responsibilities
  • Preferred experience with credit, asset-backed securities, consumer loans, or securitizations
  • Preferred experience or working knowledge of concepts around Waterfall calculations, Capital Calls and Capital Distributions
  • Preferred CPA or working towards CPA certification 

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 per year, DOE (all-in)


Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:


Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.


If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today!

The Company
Irvine, CA
638 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

GoodLeap is a sustainable home solutions marketplace. We provide simple, fast, and frictionless point-of-sale technology for countless mission-driven professionals serving millions of people who want to upgrade their homes and save money.

Our platform offers flexible ways for consumers to pay for a wide range of sustainable products, including solar panels, battery storage, smart home devices, modern HVAC systems, energy efficient windows, upgraded roofing, water-saving turf, and more.

We are committed to caring for the planet, building lasting relationships with our valued partners and customers, and delivering cutting-edge technology that enables more people to embrace a sustainable lifestyle.

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