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Fund Accountant roles at U.S. asset managers, hedge funds, and private equity firms qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, covering NAV calculations, financial reporting, and portfolio accounting functions that meet DOL specialty occupation standards. Finding firms with active sponsorship history shortens your path to permanent residency.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
We are growing! We are seeking a detail-oriented Investment Fund Accountant to join our Capital Formation team. This role will support the administration and operations of investment funds, with responsibilities spanning fund accounting support, investor servicing, compliance and performance tracking, reporting, and client relationship management.
The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of professional experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a working knowledge of accounting and financial statements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day administration and operations of investment funds.
- Track and monitor investor capital contributions, fund disbursements, distributions, and cash activity.
- Maintain accurate investor, fund, and transaction records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with fund accounting activities, including account reconciliations, expense tracking, general ledger review, and preparation of periodic reporting.
- Support quarterly and annual investor and fund reporting.
- May assist with annual audits and coordinate documentation with auditors, tax accountants, and other third parties.
- Work closely with finance, accounting, legal, and compliance teams to support fund operations and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a point of contact for fund managers and investors, responding to inquiries and providing timely updates regarding investments, fund activity, reporting, and documentation.
- Build and maintain strong client and investor relationships through professional, responsive service and ongoing communication.
- Coordinate investor onboarding, subscription documentation, capital activity, and other investor servicing requirements.
- Maintain organized fund and investor records and assist with ad hoc fund administration and Capital Formation initiatives.
- Review and process wire payments and transfers.
- Complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4-year degree
- 1 year professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of professional experience in fund administration, fund accounting, financial services, investor relations, banking, accounting, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general technology skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work effectively with investors, internal teams, and external service providers.
- Experience with investment funds, private equity, real estate, alternative investments, or fund administration.
- Experience with investor servicing, investor relations, asset management, or client relationship management.
- Familiarity with fund accounting and GAAP principles.
- Familiarity with EB-5 investments, USCIS requirements, and/or SEC investment fund regulations.
- Experience with Investran or similar fund administration, CRM, or investor reporting platforms.
The below pay range(s) represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin: pay rate range for this role is $57,800 - $95,600.
In Tampa and Orlando Florida: pay rate range for this role is $54,900 - $90,800.
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Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
We are growing! We are seeking a detail-oriented Investment Fund Accountant to join our Capital Formation team. This role will support the administration and operations of investment funds, with responsibilities spanning fund accounting support, investor servicing, compliance and performance tracking, reporting, and client relationship management.
The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of professional experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a working knowledge of accounting and financial statements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day administration and operations of investment funds.
- Track and monitor investor capital contributions, fund disbursements, distributions, and cash activity.
- Maintain accurate investor, fund, and transaction records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with fund accounting activities, including account reconciliations, expense tracking, general ledger review, and preparation of periodic reporting.
- Support quarterly and annual investor and fund reporting.
- May assist with annual audits and coordinate documentation with auditors, tax accountants, and other third parties.
- Work closely with finance, accounting, legal, and compliance teams to support fund operations and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a point of contact for fund managers and investors, responding to inquiries and providing timely updates regarding investments, fund activity, reporting, and documentation.
- Build and maintain strong client and investor relationships through professional, responsive service and ongoing communication.
- Coordinate investor onboarding, subscription documentation, capital activity, and other investor servicing requirements.
- Maintain organized fund and investor records and assist with ad hoc fund administration and Capital Formation initiatives.
- Review and process wire payments and transfers.
- Complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4-year degree
- 1 year professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of professional experience in fund administration, fund accounting, financial services, investor relations, banking, accounting, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general technology skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work effectively with investors, internal teams, and external service providers.
- Experience with investment funds, private equity, real estate, alternative investments, or fund administration.
- Experience with investor servicing, investor relations, asset management, or client relationship management.
- Familiarity with fund accounting and GAAP principles.
- Familiarity with EB-5 investments, USCIS requirements, and/or SEC investment fund regulations.
- Experience with Investran or similar fund administration, CRM, or investor reporting platforms.
The below pay range(s) represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin: pay rate range for this role is $57,800 - $95,600.
In Tampa and Orlando Florida: pay rate range for this role is $54,900 - $90,800.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Fund Accountant
Document your CPA and accounting credentials early
PERM labor certification requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the role. Gather degree transcripts, CPA licensure, and any CGFNS-equivalent credential evaluations before your job search so employers can confirm EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility without delays.
Target fund administrators with PERM filing history
Not all fund accounting employers sponsor green cards. Focus on established fund administrators, custodian banks, and registered investment advisers that have sponsored foreign workers under EB-3 before. DOL PERM disclosure data shows which employers have filed for this exact occupation.
Search green card sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Fund Accountant roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. That saves you from applying to firms that support H-1B visa transfers but have never run a PERM labor certification for a fund accounting position.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Look up the current wage for Fund Accountant roles using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can negotiate knowing what the minimum DOL-certified figure will be.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies to your offer
If your employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree and two years of experience, that typically aligns with EB-3. A master's degree or CFA designation may support an EB-2 filing. Get written confirmation of the category before PERM is filed, as switching later restarts the priority date clock.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
Once PERM is certified, USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status application when a visa number is immediately available. For nationals of most countries outside India and China, EB-3 fund accounting roles often qualify for this faster path.
Green Card Fund Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Fund Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Fund Accountant positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree and the job description reflects that, your employer may pursue EB-2 instead. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports specialty occupation classification under either category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Fund Accountant roles?
H-1B status is temporary, capped at 65,000 annually, and subject to the lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to three years from filing to approval, but the outcome is a path to lawful permanent residence rather than a renewable work visa.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a fund accounting employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Fund Accountant role. That includes posting the position, reviewing applications, and documenting outcomes. DOL then reviews the filing and, if approved, certifies PERM. Your employer files I-140 next, establishing your priority date for permanent residency.
How do I find Fund Accountant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify PERM sponsorship directly. Use Migrate Mate to search Fund Accountant roles filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. That filters out firms that only transfer H-1B status and surfaces asset managers, fund administrators, and custodian banks that have run PERM filings for accounting roles.
Can I switch employers during the green card process for a Fund Accountant role?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process from the beginning, including losing your priority date. Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your I-485 is pending, USCIS allows portability to a same or similar occupation under AC21, which fund accounting roles often satisfy given overlapping SOC codes with related accounting positions.