Fund Accounting & Administration, Assistant Vice President
About The Position
This managerial position is within the Private Equity Fund Administration Services Business Unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Services Group. The Assistant Vice President - Private Equity Fund Accounting interacts with all levels of professionals both internally and externally. Therefore, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The Private Equity Fund Services group is a growing, dynamic business unit within the Alternative Investment division. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical investment accounting knowledge, initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and simultaneously direct multiple tasks. The position is responsible for maintaining direct client relationships and the day-to-day accounting and administration for several client sponsored investment funds.
Requirements
- College degree (business, mathematics, finance or economics preferred, accounting concentration a plus)
- At least 7 years of accounting experience
- 3 to 4 years of supervisory experience
Nice To Haves
- Specific experience in the private equity industry is a plus
- CPA is a plus, but not required.
- Experience with Investran or other partnership accounting applications is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Supervise all subordinate staff (including Associate 1, Associate 2, Officer, Senior Assoc. and/or Senior Staff).
- Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
- Manage client relationships with both client personnel and fund investors.
- Review quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules, accruals and partner capital allocations.
- Review and/or preparation of capital calls and distributions, including notices and release merged documents.
- Review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries.
- Review quarterly management fee calculations.
- Review and/or preparation of various client related correspondence.
- During the course of normal day to day operation, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
- Work with database team regarding client deliverables such as financial statements, capital calls and distribution notices.
- Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with external accounting firms.
Benefits
- retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
- insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
- paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
- access to our Employee Assistance Program
- incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
- eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
- inclusive development opportunities
- flexible work-life support
- paid volunteer days
- vibrant employee networks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
