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Fund Accountant - Lazard Wealth

AmericasAsset ManagementNew YorkLazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.Lazard Wealth, LAM’s wealth management business, collaborates with our clients to help solve and simplify the complexities of wealth, while delivering sophisticated investment solutions and advice. We combine years of history and experience to help preserve and grow our clients’ wealth across generations.Lazard Wealth has experienced significant growth over the last several years. As growth continues, we are looking for someone to step into the role of fund accountant for the private equity vehicles. The position has meaningful exposure to many aspects of the business and will report directly to the Senior Associate and Co-Head of Family Office Services.We’ll trust you to:• Review quarterly NAV calculations and financial statements for a multi-tier private equity pool, prepared by a third party administrator• Be responsible for the preparation of a quarterly investment overview and capital accounts for the multi-tier private equity pool• Be responsible for the preparation of financial statements and capital accounts for multiple direct co-investment vehicles• Oversee all treasury functions for multiple series within the fund and co-invests, including the preparation of quarterly capital calls• Assist with the annual audits as needed including effective and timely participation with external auditors• Manage the relationship with external tax preparers ensuring the timeliness of deliverables• Review investor K-1s, tax estimates and annual tax returns• Assist with forecasts and expense analysis as requested• Respond to ad hoc information requests• Assist with compliance and regulatory filings• Participate in internal initiativesYou’ll need to have:• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business concentration• Relevant internship experience in accounting/financial services• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)• The ability to multitask with good time management skills to meet multiple reporting deadlines• The ability to work independently and in a team environmentWhat We OfferWe strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately 65,000 - 75,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Asset Management’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.Does this sound like you?Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.Inclusion at LazardLazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multicultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for 175 years.The ongoing cultivation of an inclusive culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential, as well as our collective success.

Lazard’s purpose is to serve clients with outstanding financial advice and investment solutions. From our beginning, this basic premise has shaped our culture and structure.

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September 11, 2024

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