Vice President, Fund Accounting – Real Assets

The Citco Group • Jersey City, NJ

21h

About The Position

About Citco: The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco. About the Team & Business Line: Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Requirements

• 8+ years PERE experience in Fund Administration or public/private accounting experience.
• Confidently display a knowledge of Infrastructure Funds (open/closed ended), regulatory requirements and other reporting guidelines.
• Experience in managing and marketing a new business unit
• Strong skills in negotiation, business planning and budgeting, margin analysis, rating agency relations and technical accounting
• Some familiarity with Investran/Yardi
• Successful record of delivering large scale business/technology reengineering initiatives in the private equity, hedge funds and fund of funds businesses
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience of other professionals
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• You have a CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub-ledgers.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements
• Prepare and review limited partner and general partner allocations
• Prepare and review trial balances and work paper product
• Overall responsibility for client relationships and meetings
• Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients, particularly in the Infrastructure space
• Be involved with the preparation of client service plans including annual budget
• Establish plan for new client setup and transitions
• Coordinate with Operations group, Financial Statement group, Tax group, and Investor Relations group
• Coordinate, manage and monitor external audit process
• Review private equity fund client’s partnership agreements, PPM’s and other materials
• Be involved with the implementation of fund structures on accounting system
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed
• Review trading and operations processes for the Company’s private equity division

Benefits

• Citco offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees