Fund Accountant

At Brighton Jones, we're not just looking for high performers—we're seeking outstanding collaborators who overachieve on curiosity and compassion. We offer the energy and opportunity of a high-growth organization, combined with the performance and vision of an industry leader. If you want to have an impact, we want to amplify it. 

Our mission goes beyond managing investments. We're changing the world through Wealth Alignment: helping our clients, teammates, and members of our global community align their time and money with their values and passions, empowering them to live more purposeful lives.  

This approach has fueled our growth, making us the largest RIA in the Pacific Northwest, with 18 national offices serving over 4,000 clients and managing over $26 billion in assets. Our 98% client retention rate reflects the fact that our growth has been intentional, sustainable, and 100% organic. 

At Brighton Jones, you'll be part of a culture that thinks big, cares deeply, and celebrates each other proudly. Our values—Commitment, Curiosity, Continuous Growth, Compassion, Collaboration, and Community—drive every decision we make. We foster this by building meaningful relationships, working hard while having fun, and giving back to our community through our Compassion in Action initiatives. 

We've won numerous Best Places to Work awards, but what truly sets us apart is our investment in your growth. Through programs like MESI Training, teammate-led Giving, Richer Life Partners, and a path to ownership for EVERY team member, we empower you to develop both personally and professionally.  

Join our #OneTeam of 300+ passionate individuals who bring a "How can I help?" attitude to their work every day. Together, we'll amplify our impact and help more people live richer lives. 

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our team supporting our newly launched private investments group, Lenora Capital. The Fund Accountant will play a critical role in managing the accounting and financial reporting functions for a series of closed and open-end private markets funds, and will also be responsible for accounting activities related to donor-advised funds. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in fund accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance seeking meaningful work in a company with incredible people looking to make an impact.  

Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align!

Your Role:

Fund Accounting:

• Perform day-to-day accounting and reporting activities for private markets funds
• Interface with fund service platforms and administrators, and review outputs
• Review and analyze capital structures for investments to determine what the accounting and related data requirements should be between the investment and fund
• Oversee capital call, distribution, and valuation activity processes
• Review investor reports and financial statements K-1s and regulatory filings for accuracy and completeness while meeting all internal and external reporting deadlines and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage the Fund’s subscription credit facility, including draws, paydowns and reporting requirements.
• Manage the annual audit process, including providing documentation and support to external auditors.
• Manage technical research and application of US GAAP to accounting issues pertaining to investment companies and issues occurring in the investments.
• Automate and document processes as needed
• Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by management in support of ongoing investment activity
• Work collaboratively with technology and support personnel and maintain thorough knowledge of system capabilities and best practices
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, investor reports, in accordance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.

Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Accounting:

• Manage the accounting functions for donor-advised funds, including recording contributions, distributions, reconciling accounts, and investment activities.
• Use problem solving skills to design and improve workflows for client donations.
• Prepare periodic financial statements and reports for donor-advised funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and regulatory guidelines.
• Work closely with donor advisors and charitable organizations to address accounting inquiries and provide support as needed.
• Manage accounting operations for Brighton Jones affiliated nonprofit foundation. 

Your Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Certified Public Accountant with Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge related to investment company accounting, partnerships, and/or real estate accounting
• Extensive understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulatory requirements for private equity and donor-advised funds
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex accounting issues
• 5+ years of progressive accounting work experience
• Excellent attention to detail and dedication to accurate and high-quality work
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Financial statement preparation, including consolidations and footnotes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in use of accounting system and related technologies (i.e. Netsuite)

Compensation:

• Pay: $150,000 - $175,000 per year




• Benefits: Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health care benefits (medical/dental/vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (PTO), holiday flex-days, summer flex-days, company-paid holidays, parental leave, transportation benefits, unlimited volunteer time off, professional, and personal wellbeing stipend, and other fringe benefits. Everyone in the organization has a clear path to ownership.

Our Company

At Brighton Jones, we're building a future for wealth management that's about more than managing wealth. Our #OneTeam is united by a shared commitment to our mission, vision, and values. We believe that when you thrive, we thrive, which is why we've created an environment where every team member can genuinely love their work and feel supported by colleagues.

Diversity enriches our lives and our work. We're committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all members of the Brighton Jones family feel safe to express their unique identities and empowered to reach their full potential. This commitment is woven throughout our business and shapes how we hire, empower our teammates, create learning opportunities, and support our communities. 

At Brighton Jones, you'll have the freedom to be yourself and the support to be your best. If you're excited about redefining wealth management and making a positive impact, we want to meet you. We offer you competitive compensation, excellent (and unique!) benefits, and rewarding career opportunities—including a path to ownership for every teammate. 

In your application, tell us why you're eager to join our growing #OneTeam and how this opportunity aligns with your career objectives and personal values. 

1. Values in Action Self-Assessment - At Brighton Jones we don’t just talk about our values, we live by them! We’ve operationalized our values into observable behaviors and part of the application process includes completing a brief self-assessment on our Values in Action. 

2. Initial Interview - This 30-min chat with a recruiter or hiring manager gives us a chance to learn about your background and goals and share more about the role and company. 

3. Role Alignment - Next you’ll meet with the hiring manager and a peer (virtual or in-person) to dive deeper into the role, responsibilities, and your transferrable experiences. 

4. Full Loop - You’ll meet the team in two, back-to-back interviews with team members you’re likely to work with. During these conversations, we’ll be listening to examples of your technical skills as well as how core values show up in your experience. There may also be a writing sample, role play, hiring, or technical assessment depending on the position. 

5. Personal Reference Calls - In this final step in the hiring process, you will be asked to arrange 1-2 personal reference calls with past managers of our choosing. 

6. What’s Next - Interviewing is time-consuming and stressful, and we appreciate you taking the time to get to know us. Whatever the final decision, we’ll let you know our decision as quickly as we can. If this role isn’t a good fit, we invite you to stay connected and apply again. 

Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or caste. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.