Fund Accounting Director
About The Position
Gen II Fund Services is seeking a Fund Accounting Director to lead accounting and fund administration for multiple private equity investment sponsors. The position offers exposure to the full private equity fund lifecycle and a range of fund types, including sports, oil and gas, real estate, and credit. The Director leads and mentors accounting teams while supporting technical excellence, client service, and operational integrity. The role includes hands-on preparation and review of fund accounting work, frequent interaction with clients—including executive-level contacts—and oversight of fund setup and deliverables. The Director also manages special projects as needed.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of fund accounting experience in a private equity fund, private equity fund administrator, or other financial institution where financial products knowledge was gained.
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, and/or Finance.
- Comfort with PIK/OID calculations.
- Advanced experience preparing capital calls and distributions, including complicated waterfall models.
- Ability to understand and navigate partnership agreements, legal documents, and investment agreements.
- Advanced knowledge of reporting for investment funds, investment companies, and investors under US GAAP.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Technical knowledge and business acumen.
- Ability to learn quickly on the job, apply learning to clients, and recommend solutions to issues.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in processes and procedures in a rapidly changing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Superior problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to think independently, prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Extensive Microsoft suite skills, including Excel (pivots), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Mezzanine/Credit/Loan Origination investment experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day accounting and fund administration for multiple investment sponsors.
- Prepare and review workpapers, investments, accruals, financial statements with footnotes, and investor allocations.
- Interact frequently with clients, including executive-level contacts.
- Maintain working relationships with client contacts, auditors, lawyers, and banking personnel.
- Lead, direct, and coach Staff Accountants at several levels.
- Oversee and guide the initial setup of client fund deliverables, including capital calls, distributions, financial statements, waterfalls, and IRRs.
- Thoroughly review and sign off on deliverables before Managing Director review.
- Manage special projects when required.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
