BPM is a Top 30 advisory and accounting firm where talented professionals do meaningful work. Known for its Because People Matter philosophy, BPM combines technical excellence with a people‑first culture, empowering employees to grow their careers while making a real impact for clients. BPM offers exposure to complex, interesting work across a wide range of industries. Colleagues at BPM benefit from a collaborative environment, strong leadership support, opportunities for advancement, and the flexibility to build a career that aligns with both professional goals and personal priorities.
The Fund Accounting Supervisor is a key leadership role within the fund administration team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day fund accounting operations while remaining hands-on with complex accounting, reporting, and compliance matters. This role supports Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Real Estate funds and related investment structures, partnering closely with internal teams, administrators, auditors, and fund clients to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely investor deliverables.
The position is ideal for a fund accountant who brings strong experience across PE/VC/Real Estate fund accounting, including capital accounts, investor reporting, and audits, and who is ready to grow into a broader leadership role. The Fund Accounting Supervisor operates with a manager mindset, balancing execution with ownership of quality, controls, and team outcomes, and is well-positioned for future progression into a Fund Accounting Manager role.
What we offer:
- Total rewards with flexible work arrangements and compensation options that give you choice and flexibility.
- Well‑being resources including an interactive wellness platform, EAP and mental‑health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups.
- Balance & flexibility with Firm Holidays, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options.
- Professional development via CPA exam resources and bonuses, coaching, and BPM University classes, workshops, and seminars.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day fund accounting and administration
- Maintain capital accounts, allocations, and detailed investor activity tracking
- Prepare capital calls, distributions, and supporting schedules
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual fund financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Track portfolio investments, financing, and related activity
- Review NAV calculations and supporting schedules prepared by internal teams or third-party administrators
- Support investor reporting and deliverables
- Coordinate audit and tax processes, including support, documentation, and issue resolution
- Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators
- Support AML/KYC requirements and maintain accurate investor records
- Review work prepared by junior team members and/or fund administrators to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Supervise daily workflow and provide coaching, guidance, and technical review
- Assist with process documentation, internal controls, and system usage
- Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Raise concerns early, propose solutions, and collaborate with leadership on evolving fund administration processes
- Contribute ideas toward system, workflow, and operational improvements
Fund Accounting & Reporting
Leadership, Review & Process Improvement
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting, fund administration, or fund accounting
- 2+ years of private equity and/or venture capital fund experience
- CPA preferred (active or in progress)
- Strong working knowledge of partnership accounting and capital accounts
- Experience supporting fund audits and tax processes
- Experience with fund accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Who is successful at BPM:
- Caring people who put others first
- Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
- Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
- Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
- Resilient people who rise to the occasion
Wondering if you should apply?
At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.
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This position is not eligible for third-party or agency submissions. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies.
What We Do
BPM LLP is one of the 50 largest public accounting and advisory firms in the country. With more than 800 professionals along the West Coast – as well as offices abroad – we help clients succeed around the world. We offer a cross-functional team approach that gives clients direct access to the best and most qualified resources. With full-service capabilities in audit, tax and advisory services, we possess in-depth knowledge of the transactional industry—its key processes, challenges surrounding growth and performance, regulatory compliance and governance—and the many other complex accounting and reporting issues you face. Our collective knowledge representing a diverse client base allows us to serve as experts in over a dozen industries. In 2021, we are proud to be named by Forbes “Best Tax and Accounting Firms” and #22 on Vault’s “Accounting 50” ranking! We invite you to learn more about us, visit bpmcpa.com
