Gavin O'Connor
West Chester,PA
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional skilled in client relationship management and financial reporting. Experienced in utilizing Excel and accounting software to streamline processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial documentation. Experienced fund accountant skilled in Private Equity Fund Accounting, NAV calculations, and investor reporting. Demonstrated expertise in GAAP and ILPA compliance, contributing to accurate financial management and enhanced investor relations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fund Accountant II
Sei Investments Co
Oaks, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle fund accounting for Centerbridge Partners Capital Partners II (CCP II), a $4.5B+ private equity fund with over 200 institutional and high-net-worth investors, ensuring accurate tracking of capital commitments, contributions, distributions, and unfunded obligations
- Calculated and reviewed periodic Net Asset Values (NAVs), capital account statements, and waterfalls for a complex private equity structure, incorporating carried interest, management fees, performance allocations, and compliance with fund documents, GAAP, and ILPA standards
- Prepared investor reporting packages, including quarterly/annual financial statements, K-1 tax allocations, and capital account reconciliations; served as a primary point of contact for Centerbridge Partners’ investor relations team, external auditors, and limited partners for ad hoc requests and customized needs
- Maintained detailed general ledger and partnership accounting, recording journal entries for investments, realizations, expenses, accruals, and corporate actions in a high-stakes private equity environment
Accounting Intern
Stone Bay Holdings
West Chester, PA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained vigilant oversight of borrower payments for SB loans, ensuring financial commitments were met on time
- Demonstrated proficiency in financial management, including deposit handling, QuickBooks utilization, and bank reconciliations
- Methodically arranged mortgage notes based on their assignment order before reaching our company, ensuring a streamlined and compliant workflow
- Led the dissolution of nine Stone Bay LLCs by means of the Secretary of State, navigating regulatory compliance with precision and coordination of legal entities
- Generated financial statements using QuickBooks, providing vital insights for decision-making
- Conducted thorough market research and data analysis to propose optimal rental pricing strategies, maximizing revenue potential
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2024
Skills
- Private equity fund accounting
- NAV calculations
- Waterfall distributions and carried interest
- Capital calls and distributions
- Investor reporting
- GAAP compliance
- Advanced Excel skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Attention to detail
- Complex problem solving
Timeline
Fund Accountant II
Sei Investments Co
05.2024 - Current
Accounting Intern
Stone Bay Holdings
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Pennsylvania State University