Director - Private Equity Accounting
Role Overview
This position encompasses a dynamic range of responsibilities that may evolve based on client configurations, specific requirements, and broader organizational priorities.
The individual in this role will oversee the daily operations of a Private Equity accounting team, with duties including but not limited to:
- Handling capital activity such as contributions and distributions
- Producing financial reports and calculating net asset values
- Allocating fees and profits/losses across entities
- Designing and updating waterfall models
- Generating performance metrics, including internal rate of return (IRR) analyses
- Preparing customized reports for clients and investors
- Maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating with senior Private Equity leadership to ensure service alignment
- Ensuring the team adheres to established internal controls and compliance standards
- Leading and mentoring a team of up to ten professionals
- Addressing complex accounting queries escalated from junior staff
- Streamlining operational workflows and enhancing procedural efficiency
- Overseeing audit engagements and ensuring timely completion
- Managing onboarding processes for new clients and transitions
- Recruiting, training, and evaluating team members
- Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
This role requires adaptability and a client-centric mindset, as the organization emphasizes broad exposure and flexibility across all levels.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 10 years in fund administration, ideally with 3+ years in a supervisory capacity; experience in Private Equity or alternative investment funds is also valued
- Academic background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Business
- Pursuit or possession of a professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ACA) is advantageous but not mandatory
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven leadership capabilities with a focus on team development
- Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and influence across organizational levels
- Familiarity with fund accounting systems-experience with Investran is a plus
- Results-driven with a commitment to client satisfaction
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