Manager, Fund Accounting - Private Assets

The Citco Group Limited•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$110,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is within Citco's Fund Administration business line, specifically on the Private Assets team. Fund Administration is Citco's core business, and their alternative asset and accounting service is highly respected. The team continuously invests in learning and technology to provide a seamless client experience. As a core member of the Private Assets team, the successful candidate will work with accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures.

Requirements

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA).
4+ years’ experience in managing a team of Fund Accountants, Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors
3 - 5 years of fund accounting experience in either a Private Equity Fund, Private Equity Fund Administrator or other financial institution where the accountant has gained financial products knowledge
Knowledge of US/Canadian GAAP and other comprehensive basis of accounting
Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
Proven experience in managerial role
Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Especially Excel and Word), experienced user of the FIS Investran PE accounting platform highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the team to archive departmental and organizational goals
Implement strategic plans to archive business objectives
Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations
Oversee periodical Net Asset Value calculations for the Private Equity Funds, including Financial Statement preparation, trial balance review and Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations.
Review the calculation of fund specific expenses, including admin fees, management fees, carried interest and other applicable fees
Review accounting work, capital events, other client deliverables, investor statements and reporting prepared by staff
Ensure documentation is compliant with internal and external/regulatory standards
Review private equity funds’ partnership agreements, PPMs and other materials
Ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures/best practices, external standards, and regulatory requirements
Implement and monitor quality control procedures
Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in all aspects of operations and ensure all client SLAs are met
Liaise with Investor Relations, Waterfall, Tax, Financial Reporting and other Citco groups/teams globally
Act as a liaison with Clients on matters relating to Fund Accounting services
Ensure timely and accurate responses to client queries
Act as a liaison with external parties
Coordinate, manage and monitor external audit processes
Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients as needed
Work closely with Client Integration team (including new client onboarding and conversions)
Manage and coordinate the activities of team members
Provide direction, support, and mentorship to team members
Conduct regular meetings to communicate objectives, updates and expectations
Evaluate team performance, providing timely feedback and conducting performance reviews
Identify skill gaps and training needs within the team. Organize and facilitate training programs to enhance team capabilities
Act as a liaison between the team members and senior management
Encourage a proactive problem-solving culture within the team
Implementation of efficiency initiatives in a timely manner
Generate ad hoc reports as required