Fund Services Plus Manager - Private Equity Fund Administration

RSM US LLP•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$88,900 - $168,300

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. RSM is looking for a Manager to join our RSM Fund Services + practice. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. At RSM, our deep industry experience and focus, as well as our competitive advantage through our cutting edge technology and innovation, defines our commitment to quality, making RSM a First Choice Advisor to our clients serving the financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing industries.

Requirements

7+ years of Big 4 or national accounting firms fund accounting experience in the private equity industry
Well versed in interpreting /applying the financial and operational terms of Limited Partnership Agreements for private equity funds
Undergraduate degree in Accounting
Graduate degree, CPA and/or CA
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficient knowledge of fund accounting software (Investran, E-Front, etc.)
Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and highly organized
Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude
Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment and handle multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Yardi experience is preferred
MRI experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day engagement manager for fund administration engagements with a strong focus on private equity clients
Manage all aspects of the engagements including, capital calls, distributions, wires/cash management, quarterly reporting, and year end reporting
Manage, train and develop the Fund Services Plus team to assist with fund accounting, operational, and reporting deliverables
Liaise with leadership from our offshore affiliates and help coordinate the activities of the offshore team relating to Fund Services Plus fund administration engagements
Educate the US team on the various critical aspects in servicing fund administration clients
Heavy interaction with the clients to ensure all deliverables are met
Become an expert user in the firm’s fund administration technology platforms
Play an important role in quality control and ensure the implementation/adherence to policies and procedures for fund administration
Manage/assist in the review and preparation of the work paper supporting schedules for financial statement accounts
Coordinate fund level operating activities subsequent closes, fee calculations, including credit facility maintenance, deal funding, and investor funding
Coordinate with both internal and external auditors with all aspects of the annual audit
Manage/assist in the maintenance and review of the waterfall data and the development of carried interest calculations/models
Work with Legal and Compliance team to ensure compliance with various fund policies and procedures
Responsible for the prompt response to investors’ requests
Play a significant role in the onboarding process, including the design for client onboarding ‘center of excellence’ for onboarding new Advisors/Funds
Assist with the testing and implementation of initiatives to improve and streamline fund accounting functions