At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. 

Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. 

Join our journey and discover what makes us the bright alternative.

About the role:
 

Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager

This highly numerical position will be working with an established team in our US office, who service Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Credit products for both mid-market and institutional clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to make a significant impact to our growing US business and to work with a growing and dynamic team.

What you'll be doing

• Recording of all activity for a portfolio of Private Funds and SPVs, including responding to ad-hoc investor and client requests.

• Preparation of financial statements, investor capital statements, capital call and distribution notices in accordance with US GAAP (and at times IFRS and UK/Lux GAAP).

• Researching accounting guidance as necessary to ensure correct recording of complex transactions.

• Liaising with client auditors and tax preparers, responding to requests for information.

• Preparation of investor reporting including calculations of investor and fund performance.

• Participating in projects that focus on improving efficiencies or enhancing internal controls.

• Assisting with the training and mentoring of junior members of staff. 

What we're looking for

• 3+ years relevant experience in Property Accounting, Audit or Fund Accounting ideally in the alternative funds sector (either in-house with a fund manager or a fund administrator)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field is essential

• Experience with month end processing and financial statements preparation is essential

• Experience with capital calls, distributions and investor capital activity is preferred

• Sound technical knowledge of US GAAP and reporting required for the alternative funds sectors

• Familiarility with Yardi is highly desirable

• Good interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts

• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with a curious attitude and desire to learn

• Excellent collaboration skills and passionate team player

• Real Estate specific experience is preferred but not essential

• CPA accreditation is advantageous but not essential

We will provide training to enhance your professional development (either in-house through the Aztec Academy, or externally through the use of accounting, legal and tax experts). You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do. We actively support team members and their pursuits of professional development studies and certifications (such as CPA).

Aztec will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.