Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Assets

Overview

• Lead and manage a team within the Private Assets division, ensuring high-quality fund accounting services.
• Collaborate with industry professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures.
• Oversee Net Asset Value calculations, financial statement preparation, and partner/shareholder allocation reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison with clients, external parties, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and professional development initiatives for team members.
• Drive efficiency initiatives, technology automation, and procedural improvements within the department.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead strategic planning and execution to achieve business objectives within the Private Assets division.
• Oversee daily operations, resource allocation, and workflow to meet client service level agreements.
• Review fund-specific expenses, accounting work, and client deliverables prepared by staff.
• Coordinate external audit processes and ensure timely responses to client queries.
• Collaborate with internal teams on client integration, onboarding, and service level agreements.
• Evaluate team performance, conduct reviews, and organize professional development plans.
• Participate in technology automation, procedure development, and special projects.
• Generate ad hoc reports and provide technical accounting knowledge to clients.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with 12 years preferred, in fund accounting or related roles.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally at the director level or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of private equity funds, partnership agreements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Net Asset Value calculations, financial statement preparation, and fund-specific expense reviews.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with clients and external parties effectively.
• Proficiency in managing audit processes and implementing efficiency initiatives.
• Familiarity with technology automation and procedural development within fund accounting.