Director, PE Fund Administration

Armanino LLP•San Ramon, CA

About The Position

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. As a Fund Accounting Director within our Private Equity Outsourcing practice, you will lead service delivery for major private equity clients, guide senior-level teams, and shape the operational and strategic direction of our fund accounting platform. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong client leadership and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 12 years of private equity fund accounting experience.
Demonstrated leadership overseeing large teams and complex client portfolios.
Deep technical expertise across private equity structures, capital activity, waterfalls, and financial reporting frameworks.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders, build trusted client relationships, and guide teams through complexity.
Proven track record of driving operational excellence, improving processes, and maintaining high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

Own a portfolio of major private equity clients, overseeing overall service delivery, quality, and client satisfaction.
Lead and mentor Senior Managers, Managers, and Assistant Managers, driving accountability, operational excellence, and consistent application of best practices.
Oversee and provide guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters, including advanced fund structures, complex transactions, and high‑stakes escalations.
Establish and reinforce operational standards, internal controls, and governance frameworks to ensure scalability, accuracy, and efficiency across engagements.
Act as a senior escalation point for technical, operational, and client-related issues.
Partner with clients to support strategic needs, contribute to retention efforts, and advance growth opportunities—both within existing portfolios and through cross-functional collaboration.
Collaborate with practice leadership on staffing strategies, resource planning, new business scoping, and overall operational enhancements.