Vice President Private Equity Fund Accounting

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Vice President, Private Equity Fund Accounting to oversee the core accounting functions for our private equity fund clients. This senior leadership role involves managing a team, acting as a primary client contact, and ensuring the accuracy of all financial and reporting activities. The ideal candidate is a motivated and diligent professional with deep expertise in asset management accounting and a proven ability to lead and build strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting & Reporting:
• Maintain books and records and oversee the calculation of fund Net Asset Values (NAVs).
• Coordinate and review financial statements, associated reports, and performance metrics for monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Coordinate and review complex calculations for carried interest/performance fees and investor allocations for capital calls, distributions, and equalizations.
• Team & Client Management:
• Supervise junior staff, reviewing and signing off on all work performed.
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients and other fund participants.
• Work closely with the Investor Relations team to respond to investor queries and disseminate notices.
• Maintain relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks, auditors, and other fund participants.
• Assist with presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Compliance & Special Projects:
• Monitor compliance with various client agreements, including the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Participate in projects related to the expansion and evolution of the business.
• Handle any other functions required by the business and report to the Senior Vice President.
• Troubleshoot accounting and client issues.

About You

• Experience: Extensive experience in accounting for the financial services sector, with a focus on Private Equity, Asset Management, or Fund Administration.
• Knowledge:
• Proven experience reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements.
• Established knowledge of consolidations under IFRS.
• User experience with enterprise accounting systems.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Attributes:
• A motivated, bright, and diligent individual driven to meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who can manage individual responsibilities effectively.