Fund Accounting Manager

Overview

• Lead fund accounting operations for a private equity fund administration firm.
• Collaborate closely with the Director to manage daily fund operations.
• Extract and document economic summaries from legal and governing documents.
• Independently manage fund operations and accounting processes.
• Supervise and direct a small accounting team as needed.
• Ensure compliance with document control policies and external regulations.
• Perform thorough reviews of financial reports and complex transactions.
• Adapt to changes in processes in a dynamic environment.
• Contribute to the setup of client fund deliverables and capital events.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage daily fund operations and accounting processes independently.
• Extract and summarize economic details from governing documents.
• Supervise and direct accounting staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Oversee initial setup of fund deliverables, including financial statements and capital events.
• Conduct multi-level reviews of financial reports and transactions.
• Monitor compliance with document control policies and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the Director to align operations with organizational goals.
• Adapt to procedural changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide guidance on fund structures and investor classifications.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in fund accounting or private equity.
• Proficiency in Investment Company Accounting (ASC 946) and US GAAP reporting.
• Hands-on experience with governing documents like LPAs and advisory agreements.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, investor classifications, and economics.
• Experience managing audits for private equity funds and related entities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and manage accounting teams effectively.
• Adaptability to dynamic environments and procedural changes.