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Fund Accountant roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in accounting, finance, or related fields. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you time to build the track record fund employers value.
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Location: Livingston, NJ (Hybrid-3 days weekly on-site)
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Responsibilities:
The Manager will manage multiple client relationships ensuring superior client service with their client service team members.
Deliverables include fund administration services provided to private equity funds such as:
- Review financial statements, and support schedules (GAAP & OCBOA)
- Review SBA compliance reporting, including SBA Form 468 preparation
- Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters
- Review waterfalls and partner capital account statements
- Coordinate with internal teams on client deliverables as needed
- Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates through performance feedback, technical training, and career development planning
- Daily client and team member interaction
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Perform internal administrative tasks, including document management and time tracking
- Review processes and make recommendations on how they can become more efficient
- Lead client discussions, provide technical guidance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery
- Partner with clients and auditors to ensure timely and accurate execution of year-end audits
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to complex fund accounting and operational matters
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required (CPA preferred). Leadership experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration
- Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest calculations
- Experience preparing or reviewing fund financial statements under US GAAP
- Knowledge of SBIC accounting and SBA regulatory reporting is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools
- Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, Geneva, or similar systems preferred
- Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
- Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines
- Experience delegating, training, and supervising staff
- Experience managing client relationships
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Compensation:
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 to $137,000.
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Manager-Fund Accounting (Client Services)
Location: Livingston, NJ (Hybrid-3 days weekly on-site)
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Responsibilities:
The Manager will manage multiple client relationships ensuring superior client service with their client service team members.
Deliverables include fund administration services provided to private equity funds such as:
- Review financial statements, and support schedules (GAAP & OCBOA)
- Review SBA compliance reporting, including SBA Form 468 preparation
- Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters
- Review waterfalls and partner capital account statements
- Coordinate with internal teams on client deliverables as needed
- Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates through performance feedback, technical training, and career development planning
- Daily client and team member interaction
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Perform internal administrative tasks, including document management and time tracking
- Review processes and make recommendations on how they can become more efficient
- Lead client discussions, provide technical guidance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery
- Partner with clients and auditors to ensure timely and accurate execution of year-end audits
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to complex fund accounting and operational matters
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required (CPA preferred). Leadership experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration
- Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest calculations
- Experience preparing or reviewing fund financial statements under US GAAP
- Knowledge of SBIC accounting and SBA regulatory reporting is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools
- Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, Geneva, or similar systems preferred
- Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
- Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines
- Experience delegating, training, and supervising staff
- Experience managing client relationships
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Compensation:
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 to $137,000.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Fund Accountant
Apply your STEM OPT extension if eligible
Finance and accounting degrees from STEM-designated programs qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. This gives you three full years to prove yourself before H-1B sponsorship becomes critical, which many fund employers appreciate.
Highlight your CPA progress on every application
Passing CPA sections while on OPT signals serious commitment to the profession. Fund employers see this as a strong indicator of long-term retention potential, which makes sponsoring your H-1B a more defensible business decision.
Focus on fund types where international hiring is routine
Private equity, hedge funds, and mutual fund administrators hire internationally at higher rates than smaller boutiques. Research which fund types consistently file LCAs, as this indicates they have active immigration infrastructure and experience.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise the H-1B question before your OPT expires, not after. Ask whether the firm has sponsored fund accountants before and whether they work with an immigration attorney. Firms with no history are a meaningful risk to assess.
Build expertise in a specific fund structure
Becoming the go-to person for private equity waterfall calculations or hedge fund NAV reporting makes you harder to replace. Specialized fund accountants are more likely to receive sponsorship because replacing them mid-project is costly.
Fund Accountant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Fund Accountant roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Fund Accountant positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for fund accounting roles consistently, particularly at registered investment advisers and fund administrators where the technical complexity of NAV calculations and financial reporting is well documented.
Can I work as a Fund Accountant on OPT right after graduation?
Yes, as long as your job duties are directly related to your degree field. A finance or accounting degree maps cleanly to fund accounting work. You can start on post-completion OPT immediately after your program ends, provided USCIS has approved your EAD. Make sure your offer letter is ready before your program end date if you want to minimize any gap in authorization.
Where can I find Fund Accountant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Fund Accountant listings on Migrate Mate include details relevant to your visa status, which saves time compared to filtering through postings that exclude work authorization support.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Fund Accountant roles?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your accounting or finance program holds a STEM designation from your school's DSO, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months. Many quantitative finance and financial engineering programs qualify. Confirm your program's CIP code with your international student office before assuming eligibility.
What happens to my OPT if my Fund Accountant employer goes through a layoff or restructuring?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to find a new job, transfer to a new visa status, or depart the United States. During that period you cannot work. If you find a new Fund Accountant role, your new employer can use the remaining OPT time on your existing EAD, as long as the work is related to your degree field.