Vice President Fund Accounting

Overview

• Lead fund accounting operations for private credit funds, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client expectations.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows to streamline fund accounting processes and reconciliation tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver accurate and timely financial reports and statements.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for inquiries and service planning.
• Mentor and lead a team of fund accounting professionals, fostering growth and performance excellence.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and industry-specific accounting requirements for credit fund structures.
• Prepare and review NAV calculations, financial statements, and other critical deliverables.
• Analyze data to provide insights and support decision-making for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design and implement departmental procedures for private credit fund accounting operations.
• Standardize and automate workflows for reconciliation and accounting processes.
• Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of general ledgers and financial records.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet client deliverable deadlines effectively.
• Review and prepare financial statements, partner capital statements, and management fee calculations.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide timely, accurate information and reports.
• Act as a primary contact for clients, ensuring professional communication and strong relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team, promoting continuous learning and high performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related financial discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably with private credit funds.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and credit fund structures, including master/feeder setups.
• Experience with credit instruments such as mezzanine debt and term loans.
• Preferred experience with FIS HFPM platform for fund accounting operations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop a high-performing team.