Fund Accountant

Prime Group Holdings, LLC, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm focused on self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, has an exciting opportunity for a talented Fund Accountant to join its team in Saratoga Springs, NY.

With $6.6 billion in assets under management, Prime Group is one of the largest private owners and operators of self-storage properties in the world, owning and operating over 310 self-storage assets in 28 states, two Canadian provinces and the U.S. Virgin Islands containing over 23 million rentable square feet. The firm manages three flagship funds on behalf of a global investor base, including the largest self-storage dedicated fund ever raised, Prime Storage Fund III.

Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, Prime Group has more than 700 employees. The firm has a regional office in Jupiter, FL and investment originations offices in Denver, CO, Hackensack, NJ, Yorktown, VA and Calgary, Alberta. Prime Group’s 21-person senior leadership team is supported by teams including sourcing and acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance/legal, property management, information technology, transactions/financing, marketing, accounting and training, among others.

Prime Group’s success is built on a culture of respect, teamwork, business ethics, accountability and persistence. The company deeply values the strong relationships it has built with its customers, employees, investors and stakeholders. Pitchbook, a leading resource for comprehensive data, research and insights spanning the global capital markets, named Prime Group as one of the top 10 real estate value-add fund managers in Pitchbook’s 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables.

Position Overview

This Fund Accountant encompasses a variety of responsibilities related to the operation and accounting for Prime’s private equity funds and investment vehicles. This position reports to the Manager and Executive Vice President of Investor Reporting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Cash management, tracking, and forecasting
• Prepare and manage reporting for private equity funds and investment vehicles
• Review of deliverables from fund administrator, including management fee calculations, drawdown/distribution schedules, allocations, quarterly financial packages, etc.
• Development of parallel accounting and reporting processes
• Coordination with internal corporate accounting department
• Liaise with auditors and tax preparers
• Preparation and analysis of investment performance
• Ad hoc projects and analyses as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Prior fund accounting experience a plus
• Active or in-process CPA license and/or MBA a plus
• Extremely strong attention to detail
• Ability to self-check deliverables
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Highly motivated and inquisitive
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word

Compensation

• Competitive rate of pay and a generous benefits program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance program
• Paid vacation time; paid sick time; paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Prime Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.