Manager, Fund Accounting

The Manager, Fund Team is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of client Funds and communicate directly with the General Partners of the Funds. This position will require regular interaction with clients, team members and management. This position requires a mastery of complex private equity accounting skills, the ability to oversee the complete financial reporting and capital call/distribution process and direct oversight of Staff Accountant I, II (Fund), Senior Accountant I, II (Fund), Associate Manager team members. This position serves as a resource to members of the team, in addition to Senior Management, providing guidance, training and additional support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of quarterly financial statements to the Limited Partners to report information regarding the performance of the Fund;
• Oversee the preparation of schedules to support the general ledger balances reported in the financial statements;
• Calculate, prepare, and distribute capital call notices to the Limited Partners to notify them when contributions are due;
• Understand and interpret terms set forth within the Limited Partnership Agreement;
• Calculate and review complex waterfall structures;
• Complete required regulatory forms to ensure the Fund complies with specific regulation requirements;
• Calculate and distribute proceeds to Limited Partners to return capital owed to them;
• Communicate directly with the General Partners and respond promptly to their requests to provide them with the information they require;
• Review investment packages to confirm the securities purchased are wired to the correct beneficiary and are for the appropriate amounts;
• Calculate management fees owed to the Management Company for the investment and portfolio management services they provide to the Fund;
• Interact with auditors and provide them with reports/support to assist them during the audit;
• Complete audit confirmations to satisfy procedures performed for the audits of the Limited Partners;
• Ability to multi-task between different tasks, client deliverables and internal demands throughout the day;
• Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to the team, including regular training support as needed;
• Conduct ongoing team trainings while providing input as to the continued training opportunities at a global-company level;
• Provide daily leadership across the team and the organization.
• Additional duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements

• 5 – 7+ years’ supervisory experience in the following: performance management (including coaching, progressive discipline, performance review delivery etc.), training, talent acquisition and retention;
• 5 – 7+ years’ (relevant) experience in Accounting or related field;
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field;
• 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;
• 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 and;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadlines.