Vice President - Fund Accounting

Job summary

Lead and develop fund accounting teams while overseeing NAV calculations, financial statements, investor allocations, fees, and client reporting for private equity funds. Manage client relationships, audits, compliance, and operational improvement initiatives, including technology enhancements and cross-functional collaboration.

Job details

Vice President, Private Equity Fund Accounting Are you ready to take the next step in your fund accounting career with one of the world's most respected financial services organizations? Our client is a globally recognized provider of fund administration and asset servicing solutions, supporting some of the most sophisticated private equity, hedge fund, and alternative investment managers in the industry. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and client service, they continue to invest heavily in technology, people, and growth. As part of their expanding Private Assets division, they are seeking an experienced Vice President, Private Equity Fund Accounting to lead high-performing teams, oversee complex fund structures, and play a key role in shaping the future of their private equity operations. What You'll Be Doing Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and fund accounting professionals Drive performance, engagement, and professional development across the team Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration Fund Accounting Oversight Oversee the preparation and review of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for private equity funds Review financial statements, trial balances, investor allocations, and capital activity Ensure accurate calculation and review of management fees, carried interest, administration fees, and other fund expenses Review investor reporting and other key client deliverables Client Relationship Management Serve as a senior point of contact for clients and maintain strong long-term relationships Provide technical accounting expertise and industry insights to clients Ensure timely resolution of client inquiries and delivery of exceptional service Partner closely with relationship management and client integration teams Operational Excellence & Strategic Initiatives Drive operational efficiency and process improvement initiatives Oversee audit coordination and relationships with external stakeholders Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, partnership agreements, and internal policies Support technology enhancements, automation projects, and business transformation initiatives Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting, and Waterfall teams What They're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred 8+ years of private equity fund accounting experience Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fund administration, asset management, or financial services environment Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, waterfall calculations, allocations, and investor reporting Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation Experience managing audits and complex client relationships Strong project management and organizational skills Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Experience with Investran or similar private equity accounting platforms is highly desirable Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a market-leading global organization with an outstanding reputation Work with some of the world's most sophisticated private equity fund managers Lead and influence large-scale operational and technology initiatives Clear career progression within a growing business Collaborative, high-performing culture with significant investment in employee development Competitive compensation package and long-term growth opportunities If you're a private equity fund accounting leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Lead and develop fund accounting teams while overseeing NAV calculations, financial statements, investor allocations, fees, and client reporting for private equity funds. Manage client relationships, audits, compliance, and operational improvement initiatives, including technology enhancements and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field, with a professional designation preferred, and at least eight years of private equity fund accounting experience. They should bring team leadership experience, strong knowledge of private equity structures and U.S. GAAP, audit and client relationship experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Investran or similar platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Progression
• Employee Development
• Long-Term Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Private Equity Fund Accounting
• Team Leadership
• Net Asset Value Calculations
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Investor Allocations
• Capital Activity
• Management Fee Calculations
• Carried Interest Calculations
• Investor Reporting
• Client Relationship Management
• U.S. GAAP
• Audit Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Advanced Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership