Avp, Fund Finance

Overview

• Lead fund accounting, investment structuring, finance, and treasury functions for the client's private equity and real estate businesses.
• Coordinate with external partners, including auditors, fund administrators, and tax preparers, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Review and analyze Limited Partner Agreements to ensure adherence to terms and conditions.
• Oversee financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Manage offshore investment structuring, including incorporation of holding structures and acquisition cash flow preparation.
• Prepare and monitor annual operating and revenue budgets, providing monthly variance reports to senior management.
• Ensure effective treasury operations, including bank reconciliations, cash movement, and liquidity monitoring.
• Collaborate with investment teams and external auditors to review valuation models and ensure adherence to processes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate and review work performed by external fund administrators, including quarterly work papers and financial statements.
• Manage fund audits, liaising between external auditors and fund administrators for seamless execution.
• Calculate distribution waterfalls, including carry calculations, IRR, and MOIC metrics.
• Prepare memos and communications for distribution of exit proceeds to clients.
• Review and coordinate tax audits with external tax preparers, ensuring compliance with tax authorities.
• Monitor onshore liquidity needs and manage treasury operations, including bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare acquisition cash flows for private equity investments and oversee issuance of assets to client investment companies.
• Lead coordination efforts with offshore administrators and registrars for investment structuring.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputable university.
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; CFA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience, with Big-Four experience being advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and fund accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and investment structuring methodologies.
• Experience in managing treasury operations and liquidity monitoring.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for interacting with senior management and external partners.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members, ensuring efficient task execution.