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.Skills Required
private equity funding, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Fund Accounting, Client Management, Microsoft Applications, Analytical Skills