Manager, Fund Accounting – Private Assets

Overview

• Lead fund accounting operations for private equity and alternative asset clients in a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to deliver high-quality financial services and solutions.
• Support complex fund structures with technical accounting expertise and industry knowledge.
• Manage client relationships and ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Train, develop, and supervise a team of fund accountants and senior staff.
• Contribute to the implementation of fund structures and accounting systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Provide technical insights and solutions to enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Coach, develop, and train staff to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Manage and oversee client engagements, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.
• Prepare and review financial statements, partner capital statements, and fee calculations.
• Maintain and control general ledgers and sub-ledgers for private equity funds.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Review partnership agreements and implement fund structures on accounting systems.
• Provide technical accounting knowledge and industry insights to clients.
• Monitor and manage the timing and quality of client deliverables.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• Minimum of 5 years of fund accounting experience, with 7 years preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams of accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and comprehensive accounting practices.
• Experience with waterfall structures, modeling, and calculations is desirable.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with SunGard Investran is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Project management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.