Vice President, Fund Accounting

Overview

• Lead fund accounting operations for private equity strategies, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and controls.
• Supervise accounting managers handling closed-end funds and separate accounts.
• Oversee monthly portfolio closing processes, including pricing, reconciliations, and expense accruals.
• Review quarterly and annual financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and financial reporting controls.
• Research technical guidance and implement new accounting pronouncements.
• Review fund and client-specific performance calculations and consolidated fund information.
• Assist in preparing ad-hoc requests from Client Services and the Investment Team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise and mentor accounting managers, ensuring accurate and timely fund accounting operations.
• Manage monthly portfolio closing processes, including pricing and reconciliation tasks.
• Review and approve financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP standards.
• Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting controls and documentation requirements.
• Conduct research on technical accounting guidance and implement new standards.
• Analyze fund and client-specific performance metrics and consolidated fund data.
• Collaborate with Client Services and Investment Team on ad-hoc reporting needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and reporting accuracy.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in fund accounting or financial management.
• Preferred 14 years of experience in private equity or investment fund accounting.
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and performance analysis.
• Ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in hybrid work environments.