Manage a Fund Accounting team and ensure client deadlines are met and work executed in accordance with internal controls
Interpret fund agreements to determine impact on fund set-ups, financial reporting requirements and NAV reporting
Maintain thorough knowledge of client base and industry standards (i.e., accounting, tax and legal) to serve and communicate with clients most effectively
Serve as senior client escalation; anticipate and proactively communicate resolution of issues to clients
Assist with/lead training initiatives. Manage team capacity, budgets and cross training plans.
Lead and work on special projects, new client/fund onboardings & internal investment initiatives
Prepare/Review of fund, share class, and investor allocations including calculations of management & performance fees/carry, and Net Asset Value Files & Daily Profit & Loss
Streamline operational processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, preferably including Public Big 4 and partnership or hedge/private equity fund accounting
Thorough knowledge of the hedge/PE Fund environments including accounting for investor allocations, share classes, and complex investment and securities processing
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance preferred
Must be innovative and analytical, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinker with proven track record
Must have team player instincts with the ability to see a project to conclusion with little follow-up
Excellent client service orientation and proven ability to deal with demanding clients
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA) a plus
Experience with Investran or similar integrated Private Equity system a plus
Familiarity and experience with private equity concepts (e.g. waterfall calculations, capital call/distribution processing, PE investment structures)