Fund Accountant

About TPG

TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $224 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities.

TPG’s success depends on our people, and we build and sustain our world-class team by creating an inclusive, supportive culture within the firm that seeks excellence and encourages humility and transparency. The quality of our investments and our ability to build great companies depend on the originality of our insights. Reaching our firm’s full potential means supporting every team member to bring the fullness of their unique perspective to their work and to our community. We

are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to foster diversity of thought and reflect the breadth of our limited partners and portfolio companies.

Description of Position

This position will focus primarily on accounting functions related to the Fund Accounting group and its related entities. The Accountant will report directly to an Accounting Manager and will have interaction with multiple other departments within TPG including the Management Company, Tax, Legal, Compliance, Fundraising, Portfolio Monitoring, and Performance Reporting.

Requirements

• Maintain the books and records of several private equity funds including general accounting responsibilities, maintenance of the general ledger, initiating cash movements, maintenance of partnership databases, and understanding and recording investment activity
• Complete accurate and timely trial balance and financial statement close within deadlines
• Understand and research partnership agreement language to determine appropriate accounting treatments
• Prepare and issue capital calls and distributions in coordination with manager and deal team
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Learn and understand system tools functionality within multiple applications utilized by TPG
• Assist in the collection of appropriate investment support for investment purchases and realizations
• Understand assigned entities and related structures to ensure activity is recorded appropriately
• Work directly with external auditors to ensure the timely completion of annual audits
• Anticipate and research technical accounting issues and coordinate with manager on emerging issues

Principal Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting or finance
• 2-8 years of experience in fund accounting, Investran experience preferred
• Highly analytical, strategic, intellectually curious and detail-oriented, with a commitment to excellence
• Candidates should possess strong technical, organizational, and communication (both oral and written) skills
• Candidates should be self-motivated and be willing to work in a fast-paced team environment