Representative Sr Lead, Fund Administration

FIS•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•$108,230 - $184,000

About The Position

The Representative Sr Lead, Fund Administration is a senior accounting and client service leader responsible for administering complex private equity fund structures. The role oversees fund-level accounting, financial reporting, investor allocations, waterfall calculations, and year-end reporting, and serves as a trusted advisor to clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders. The position supports accurate accounting, reporting, and operational services for sophisticated private equity funds, helping clients meet investor, regulatory, and audit requirements and supporting efficient operations throughout the fund lifecycle. It also provides leadership and technical guidance, contributes to client outcomes, and supports the growth of the fund administration organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 5 years of private equity fund accounting, fund administration, or alternative investment accounting experience, with direct responsibility for fund-level accounting and financial reporting.
Expertise in private equity fund structures, partnership accounting, investor allocations, capital activity, carried interest calculations, and waterfall methodologies.
Experience managing year-end financial statement preparation, external audits, and reporting under U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
Advanced proficiency with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Geneva, or similar fund administration systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple private equity fund strategies, including buyout, growth equity, venture capital, or real assets funds.
Experience leading system implementations, accounting platform enhancements, or operational transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting and administration for complex private equity, closed-end, and alternative investment fund structures.
Review and approve fund-level financial reporting packages, investor capital statements, and audited financial statements.
Lead year-end reporting and audit processes and serve as the primary liaison for auditors, clients, and other external stakeholders.
Perform and review carried interest, waterfall allocation, management fee, capital call, and distribution calculations.
Provide leadership, technical guidance, and client relationship management.
Support onboarding, process improvements, and system enhancements.