Senior Manager, Private Equity

Apex Group Ltd•New York, NY

2d•$180,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Apex Group, established in 2003, is a global leader in fund administration and middle office solutions, operating across 112 offices worldwide with approximately 13,000 employees. Apex Group is committed to empowering its employees by supercharging their unique skills and providing the support needed to excel. The company encourages employees to take the lead, be positive disruptors, and turn innovative ideas into industry-changing realities, benefiting the business, clients, and employees alike.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Minimum of 15+ years of investment fund accounting experience, including private equity fund administration.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing teams of accounting professionals.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated client service orientation.
Strong project management skills with keen attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task.
Able to perform well under pressure and be adaptable.
Strong experience supporting closed-end private equity funds is required.
Fund of funds experience is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or CPA are desired.

Responsibilities

Communicate client fund specifics and industry best practices with team members.
Direct overall management of assigned client service teams, focusing on Apex process control, workflow consistency, client communications, and data confidentiality.
Lead and develop a team of approximately 10 professionals across multiple locations, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
Develop project plans and manage client team workloads to meet deadlines, coordinating with the Apex Investor Services group.
Continuously evaluate client service team workloads for adequate staffing, balanced workloads, and assist team members with prioritization and delegation.
Make recommendations for new staff resources and ensure new hires receive appropriate training.
Identify inefficiencies and recommend procedural or technological enhancements to management.
Evaluate performance of individual client service team members and coordinate annual reviews.
Monitor and evaluate team hours to identify needs for additional training, supervision, process enhancements, or unusual client requests.
Maintain knowledge of accounting rules and reporting requirements for investment funds and registered investment advisors, ensuring appropriate application.
Review and approve quarterly and annual financial workpaper packages, including detailed review of financial statements for GAAP compliance.
Review and approve all business workflows, including capital calls, management fees, partner allocations, and investor distributions.
Perform detailed and high-level reviews of financial statements and related reporting deliverables.
Review investment-related legal documents, waterfall calculations, and complex investment transactions.
Serve as a primary client-facing representative, building strong client relationships and presenting complex financial and operational matters clearly and professionally.