Senior Manager - Fund Accounting

Alter Domus • Guernsey, WY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Manager within the Fund Accounting team, you will play a central leadership role in managing and developing a high-performing fund accounting function that services a diverse portfolio of private equity, debt and real estate fund clients. This is a commercially focused, client-facing role where accounting excellence, technical expertise, and strong people leadership converge.
You will report to the Director and will be accountable for the day-to-day performance of your teams, driving high-quality service delivery, financial performance, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing client portfolio. You will act as a key escalation point for all financial reporting and accounting matters, bringing both technical depth across applicable accounting standards and the interpersonal skills to build trusted, long-term client relationships.This role is also forward-looking: you will contribute to the evolution of our service model by championing automation, AI and process efficiency, engaging in technology roadmap discussions including our specialist systems eFront and Yardi, and leading or participating in internal projects that strengthen how we operate.

Requirements

• A qualified Accountant holding a relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, ICSA or equivalent, with a strong technical understanding of IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP and at least 7+ years' experience in a fund accounting or fund administration environment, including experience at Senior Manager level.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable Guernsey regulations and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• A strong people leader with excellent interpersonal skills, able to inspire and develop a team, influence stakeholders at all levels, and build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and third parties.
• A proactive problem-solver with the ability to identify issues early, assess risk accurately and deliver pragmatic, well-considered solutions.
• A genuine interest in and enthusiasm for AI, automation and process innovation, with a track record of or clear appetite for driving efficiency improvements and embracing new technologies in a fund accounting context.
• Ambitious, an excellent communicator with high levels of energy, commitment and the resilience to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• High level of IT literacy, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Most importantly, a passion for your role and for building successful client relationships through teamwork and high standards of service.
• Experience with eFront or similar fund accounting systems and AI tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior point of contact for a portfolio of fund accounting clients, identifying and anticipating possible problem areas, measuring potential risks and offering suitable solutions to satisfy clients' overall reporting and information needs.
• Working closely with the lead client director, ensure accounting services operate seamlessly within the wider administration, governance and compliance activities, including coordination with administration and co-secretarial teams.
• Oversee the preparation and review of all client reporting, including year-end financial statements, audit coordination, NAV calculations, investor capital account statements, performance and management fees, equalisations and regulatory calculations, ensuring consistent application of IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP.
• Participate in board and shareholder meetings where financial reporting matters are considered, and coordinate responses to investor queries.
• Manage relationships with auditors, lawyers, banks and other service providers; actively contribute to ongoing risk and compliance reviews.
• Lead, manage and develop fund accounting teams, ensuring effective workload allocation, high performance against KPIs and commercial targets, and strong financial performance including revenue, utilisation and debtor control.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance and quality oversight to your team, acting as a sponsor for career progression and learning; extend this oversight to any outsourced teams, ensuring consistent standards, clear quality control frameworks and seamless delivery on behalf of clients.
• Take part in new business meetings, contribute to proposals and presentations, and coordinate all new client setup activity relating to accounting and reporting, demonstrating our bespoke suite of reporting solutions.
• Champion automation, AI and process efficiency across the fund accounting function, actively engaging in technology roadmap discussions and system enhancements, including eFront and Yardi, to meet evolving client needs.
• Lead and participate in internal projects focused on organisational, technical and AI-driven improvements that strengthen how we operate and deliver for clients.

Benefits

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements
• Generous holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed