Vice President, Fund Accounting

Vice President, Fund Accounting Overview

• The Vice President, Fund Accounting role offers a strategic position within a global investment and advisory firm.
• Manage end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for private funds and related entities.
• Collaborate with investment and operations teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in fund management.
• Lead quarterly closes, fund audits, and drive improvements in reporting processes.
• Represent accounting at private fund board meetings and ensure compliance with SEC custody rules.
• Coordinate production of capital statements, holdings reports, and financial statements for investors.
• Encourage collaboration between accounting and corporate social responsibility teams.
• Join a prestigious firm renowned for its expertise in fund accounting and investment advisory.

Vice President, Fund Accounting Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee accurate accounting and financial reporting for private funds and related entities.
• Ensure compliance with legal documents and SEC custody rules through annual audits.
• Produce detailed capital statements, holdings reports, and financial statements for investors.
• Collaborate on launching, investing in, and liquidating private funds.
• Calculate management fees, incentive fees, carried interest, and expense reimbursements.
• Represent accounting in private fund board meetings and strategic discussions.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting and accounting processes.
• Foster collaboration between accounting and corporate social responsibility teams.

Vice President, Fund Accounting Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in fund accounting, with 12 years preferred.
• Strong expertise in technical fund accounting and managing complex fund structures.
• Proven ability to lead audits and ensure compliance with SEC custody rules.
• Experience with fee calculations, including management fees and carried interest.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools and processes for private funds.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and collaboration opportunities.