Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting
About The Position
This role involves working directly with leading private equity and hedge fund firms in the alternative asset industry. The position will support multiple Private Equity fund clients, assisting in managing deliverables, client expectations, and timelines in accordance with partnership agreements. The role includes preparing and reviewing fund accounting activities such as journal entries, investor allocations, capital account statements, management fees, capital calls, distributions, and waterfall models. Additionally, the Manager will oversee the delivery of investor communications, financial statements, and year-end requirements, coordinating with auditors and tax teams. The position also requires responding to client requests, managing competing priorities, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and mentoring junior team members to ensure high-quality service and accurate reporting.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in private equity, public accounting, or a combination of alternative asset investment and public accounting environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Strong technical expertise in accounting and fund administration for alternative investment funds.
- Exceptional client service skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive, feedback-driven environment.
- Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, producing high-quality work with accuracy, attention to detail, and professional communication.
- Proficiency in tools such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
- Experience or a strong interest in training and mentoring junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Support multiple Private Equity fund clients, helping manage deliverables, client expectations, and timelines in accordance with partnership agreements.
- Prepare and review fund accounting activities, including journal entries, investor allocations, capital account statements, management fees, capital calls, distributions, and waterfall models.
- Oversee the delivery of investor communications, financial statements, and year-end requirements while coordinating with auditors and tax teams.
- Respond to client requests, manage competing priorities, and identify opportunities to improve operational processes and efficiencies.
- Mentor and develop junior team members while ensuring high-quality service and accurate reporting across client engagements.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time
- Sick time
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health support
- Additional ancillary insurance plans
- Paid parental leave
- Hybrid work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
