Assistant Manager, Private Equity

Apex Group•Evansville, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Apex Group, established in 2003, is a global leader in fund administration and middle office solutions, serving clients worldwide with a team of approximately 13,000 employees across 112 offices. We focus on empowering our employees to develop their skills and achieve their potential, encouraging innovation and supporting bold ideas. This role is an opportunity to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
5+ years of experience in Private Equity Fund accounting with closed-end fund structures.
Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines.
Highly organized and motivated individual with an acute attention to detail.
Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects.
Ability to manage complex accounting structures.
Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
High competency in technology software.
Strong organizational skills.
Accurate and acute attention to detail.
Adaptability - able to change tasks quickly as business needs dictate.
Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to audience.
Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines accordingly.
Self-motivated.
Punctuality.

Nice To Haves

CPA/MBA/Master's Degree is an advantage.
Previous experience leading people a plus.
Allvue, Paxus, Geneva, Investran or eFront, or comparable technology experience would be an advantage.
Prior experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements and/or subsequent closes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate a variety of administrative duties and tasks.
Set up operational procedures and workflows.
Implement fund data using PE software.
Maintain strong, consultative relationships with key clients.
Ensure client service deliverables are met.
Review the preparation of workpapers and financial statements.
Assist managers with training junior staff, setting up operational procedures and workflows, preparing capital call & distribution notices, and management fee calculations and waterfalls.
Assist with the year-end audit and tax process.