Senior Manager, PE Fund Administration

Armanino LLP•Chicago, IL

2d•$146,300 - $217,690

About The Position

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. As a Fund Accounting Senior Manager within our Private Equity Outsourcing practice, you will provide senior-level leadership across multiple fund accounting teams, oversee complex client engagements, and ensure excellence in delivery, quality, and operational effectiveness. You will serve as a technical and strategic leader, driving consistency, developing talent, and strengthening client relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 10 years of private equity fund accounting experience.
Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple teams or complex engagements.
Deep technical expertise in private equity structures, capital activity, fee and waterfall mechanics, financial reporting, and industry frameworks.
Strong operational discipline with the ability to influence teams, improve processes, and manage changing priorities.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with demonstrated success in leading clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight across multiple fund accounting teams and private equity client engagements, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of all accounting and reporting outputs.
Serve as a technical authority on complex accounting matters, including advanced fund structures, waterfall models, capital activity, and financial reporting requirements.
Review complex NAV packages, financial statements, investor reporting, fee calculations, and audit deliverables.
Mentor Managers, Assistant Managers, and Senior Fund Accountants by providing coaching, performance feedback, and long‑term development support.
Lead operational improvement initiatives, driving standardization, scalability, and process optimization across the Private Equity Outsourcing practice.
Partner with clients on higher‑complexity needs, serving as a strategic advisor and supporting client satisfaction, retention, and growth initiatives.
Collaborate with practice leadership on resource planning, engagement quality, onboarding, and continuous improvement strategies.