EY Fund Accounting Manager-San Antonio 

United States, Texas, San Antonio 

21742545

Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy,

Your key responsibilities

• Define new procedures and controls to enhance the overall operational risk process
• Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and budget
• Stay current on business and industry trends relevant to our clients, including the latest private equity fund structures and investment record keeping standards
• Manage a team of senior analysts to drive execution and provide high-quality work within expected timeframes and budget
• Review team’s work products and provide necessary coaching for improvement
• Ability to execute detailed procedures based on knowledge of PE fund controllership, investment books and records, and/or financial reporting processes
• Perform critical accounting activities, including capital calls, valuations, and transaction processing
• Manage risks and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Oversee delivery of client and process requirements in a regulatory driven environment, and understanding operationally complex fund controllership principles

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledgeable in private equity and Fund of Funds investment characteristics and the application of regulatory and financial reporting rules to those investments
• Effective leadership, project management, and organizational skills

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Approximately 6 years of work experience related to regulatory reporting in the financial services industry
• People management experience with leading project teams and managing direct reports within an organization
• Experience related to fund controllership, investment books and records, and/or fund administration
• Analytical skills, especially those related to fund controllership and asset management
• Strong proven communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders; based on critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• An understanding of financial products and services, in particular private equity funds
• An interest in working in an environment which encourages continuous learning, development, and identification of opportunities for improvement of individual and team performance
• A willingness to work in an office with team members
• A willingness to travel on an exception basis for client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• CFA
• Experience with software tools including document management systems, workflow systems, partnership accounting, investment accounting such as eFront, Investran, or other investment sub-ledger software
• Experience in financial statement reporting/analysis

What we look for

• You should be flexible and able to manage multiple responsibilities, including delivery of exceptional quality work to our clients. In addition, you’ll cultivate a high performing and inclusive team atmosphere that will value sharing best practices with your colleagues and leaders.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.