Director of Accounting

Exponent • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a VC-backed AI-infused fund admin startup. The team is constructed of industry A-players, and has a backlog of prospects asking to become paying clients. Lead an accounting team in a hands-on, highly technical + highly strategic manner as the firm pioneers the next frontier in fund administration services.

Why We Like This
Team > Best of the Best: Is the 'A-player' list of professionals from the same industry it is selling to. Founder is well-known and heavily respected by industry decision-makers.
Positioned for Success: The company is backed by a globally leading VC, and has a backlog of new clients requesting to transition to the team's fund admin platform.
Hands-on & Innovative Leadership Role: While leveraging cutting-edge AI for fund admin... Remain deeply involved in day-to-day accounting, ensuring true domain expertise is infused into your team and your strategic client partnerships.

Requirements

• Hands-On Private Markets Accounting Expertise: Deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds to tackle complex fund workflows and deliver immediate impact on client service.
• Strong Ownership & Team Leadership: A hands-on leader who leads by example, actively develops the team, and drives process innovation and maturity in a fast-paced startup environment where accountability is key.
• On-Site Presence & Cultural Fit: Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week, embracing a culture of transparency, continuous feedback, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Fund Accounting Ops: Lead accurate, timely accounting workflows including cap calls, distributions, quarterly and annual reporting, and audit prep, ensuring compliance with private equity and venture growth fund standards.
• Client Relationship Mgmt: Act as strategic partner owning financial credibility of client accounts, proactively resolving complex accounting and tax issues.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage a focused team of account managers and staff accountants, driving hands-on mentorship, knowledge sharing, and quality control to build expertise and ownership.
• Collaboration with Product and Technology Teams: Work closely with engineering to shape and test AI-driven accounting tools, aligning tech solutions with fund admin realities.
• Drive Operational Excellence and Culture: Cultivate a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous feedback, emphasizing ownership, client centricity, and accounting mastery passion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed