Vice President - PERE Accounting

Waystone Governance Ltd. • Fair Lawn, NJ

35d

About The Position

Reporting to the reporting to title, the Vice President – PERE Accounting will be an integral part of the team’s success.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ previous industry experience with a solid understanding of accounting for Private Equity Funds.
• Minimum 4 years’ previous managerial experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of current reporting standards.
• Analytical thinking and able to challenge work.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel, and industry standard accounting software (eFront, InvestTran or equivalent).
• A university degree (B.A., B.Sc., M.B.A.) in Business preferably specializing in accountancy or another financial-related discipline

Nice To Haves

• An internationally recognized accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent), is not required but is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of PERE accountants including training and professional development
• Review and understand Fund documents to ensure proper application of accounting and reporting obligations
• Review and calculate the Net Asset Value as required by the Fund documents and/or Fund manager
• Review and prepare waterfall calculations and liaise with Investor Services team in relation to capital calls and distributions
• Complete daily internal requirements and sign-off prior to the end of the day
• Review and prepare the annual financial statements, supporting information in relations to the year-end audit
• Meet all internal and external deliverables
• Build a relationship with the stakeholders of the funds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager