VP

Ultimus Fund Solutions•Boston, MA

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES Proven ability to develop strong relationships on a global level (i.e. Executive, HR, Recruitment and Finance); Strong management skills over fund team operations, ensuring the work quality and overall client satisfaction is high; Assist in business development and marketing efforts including conferences, marketing calls and marketing meetings; Oversight in company-wide technical training initiatives and a demonstrated ability fund accounting concepts at a high-level required; Partner with Business Development on additional work for existing contracts or on new pricing contracts and proactively provide suggestions on client pricing when applicable; Advise on high-level fund accounting concepts (i.e., complex waterfall structures); Perform high-level client check-ins to ensure high client satisfaction; Provide guidance and advisory on high-level employee relations issues, staffing, performance management, etc., partnering with Human Resources; Ability to multi-task between different tasks and internal demands throughout the day; Responsible for identifying and implementing “Best Practices” across the operations team; Act as subject matter experts on prospective client calls, partnering with our Business Development Team; Drive implementation of new policies, procedures, technology and overall initiatives; Responsibility for oversight of internally developed budget model, including capacity and gross profit; and Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to the Senior Management and teams as needed. PROBLEM RESOLUTION AND ADMINISTRATION Ability to multi-task between different tasks and internal demands throughout the day; Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings; maintains personal networks; participates in professional development opportunities and; Demonstrate mastery of technical skillset including use of Excel and other software utilized by the Fund Team; Demonstrate mastery of subject matter when advising Senior Management or clients on questions or concerns; Demonstrated ability to handle more complicated employee relations issues pertaining to compensation, performance management, attrition, retention, etc.; Ability to address more complicated client issues or concerns; Consistent resource for Senior Management with regard to technical questions or questions pertaining to team processes and procedures (i.e., “Best Practices”); Provide daily leadership across operational teams and the overall organization. Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Team.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, internal controls
Excellent client service skills
Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service
Demonstrated networking ability with potential and/or current clients
Ability to train and retain Senior Management and oversee several teams with various client profiles
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Advanced computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite and other financial systems
Ability to effectively provide team members and others with information, training and assistance
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex accounting procedures and analysis
Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving abilities
10 + years’ (relevant) experience in PE, Accounting or related field
10 + years’ supervisory experience in performance management, training, talent acquisition and retention
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills required
Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clients
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with budgeting, allocations, capacity and gross profit files
Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field strongly preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred
Experience in forecasting and budgeting during an accelerated growth period
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software a plus

Responsibilities

Develop strong relationships on a global level (i.e. Executive, HR, Recruitment and Finance)
Manage fund team operations, ensuring high work quality and client satisfaction
Assist in business development and marketing efforts
Oversee company-wide technical training initiatives
Partner with Business Development on contracts and client pricing
Advise on high-level fund accounting concepts
Perform high-level client check-ins
Provide guidance on employee relations issues
Multi-task between different tasks and internal demands
Identify and implement “Best Practices” across the operations team
Act as subject matter experts on prospective client calls
Drive implementation of new policies, procedures, technology and overall initiatives
Oversee internally developed budget model
Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to the Senior Management and teams as needed
Continually update job knowledge through educational opportunities and training
Handle complicated employee relations issues
Address complicated client issues or concerns
Provide daily leadership across operational teams