PE / VC · Associate
Fund Accountant (PE) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$70,000
25th percentile
P50
$100,000
Median
P75
$150,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 4.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
Large (~800-1200 per cycle)
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
5% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.5 yr avg tenure
18% annual turnover
Fund Accountant (PE) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Stable demand; insourcing trend as funds bring fund admin in-house
Also Known As
PE Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting Associate, Private Equity Accountant, Investment Fund Accountant
What Does a Fund Accountant (PE) Do?
The Fund Accountant (PE) operates within private equity firms, venture capital funds, or growth equity platforms, working alongside managing partners and portfolio company leadership. Professionals in this role typically bring 3 to 6 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Associate level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives Fund Accountant (PE) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Fund Accountant (PE) is $100,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $70,000 to $150,000. The 80% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by fund size and stage, carry allocation, deal volume, geographic market, firm reputation, and whether the role involves direct deal execution or portfolio operations. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.
Fund Accountant (PE) Career Path
Professionals who move into Fund Accountant (PE) roles most commonly come from investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or operational roles at portfolio companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward partner-track advancement, portfolio company C-suite placements, or launching their own fund. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 18%.
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