Fund Accounting Director

Overview

• Lead fund accounting operations for a prominent financial services firm, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellence in client service.
• Mentor and manage a team of accountants, fostering professional growth and maintaining high performance standards.
• Collaborate with executive-level clients, auditors, and legal professionals to deliver superior fund administration services.
• Oversee fund lifecycle processes, including capital calls, distributions, and financial statement preparation.
• Contribute to process improvements and technical excellence within the organization.
• Provide strategic guidance on fund setup and deliverables, ensuring thorough review and compliance.
• Engage in special projects to address complex client needs and enhance service offerings.
• Utilize advanced technical knowledge to navigate investment agreements and partnership documentation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Direct daily accounting and fund administration activities for multiple investment sponsors.
• Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and investor allocations with precision.
• Maintain strong client relationships through frequent executive-level communication.
• Guide and coach accounting teams, ensuring adherence to performance standards.
• Oversee fund deliverables setup, including capital calls, distributions, and waterfall models.
• Ensure compliance with USGAAP reporting standards for investment funds and companies.
• Manage special projects to address client-specific requirements and improve processes.
• Collaborate with auditors, legal professionals, and banking personnel to ensure seamless operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• Minimum of 7 years of fund accounting experience in private equity or financial institutions.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, with strong leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of investment reporting and USGAAP standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with complex waterfall models and partnership agreements.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.