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Lead the end-to-end private equity fund accounting function across multiple vintages, strategies (buyout, growth, venture, co-invest, secondaries), and structures (LP funds, feeder funds, parallel vehicles, SPVs). Own the platform, process, people, and client service pillars to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, investor servicing, and regulatory compliance at scale. Serve as a critical liaison with Front Office, Investor Relations, Tax, Compliance, and external administrators/auditors.
Job Responsibility:
Financial Close & Reporting: Own monthly/quarterly close for funds and feeder vehicles
deliver financial statements (US GAAP/IFRS), partner capital accounts, and investor-level reporting with high accuracy and speed
Capital Activity Operations: Oversee end-to-end workflows for capital calls, distributions, true-ups, equalizations, and side letter economics—ensuring precision and timely investor communications
Valuations & Waterfalls: Coordinate fair value measurements (ASC 820/IFRS 13) and run waterfall allocations (deal-by-deal/fund-as-a-whole) including carried interest, preferred return, and catch-ups
Regulatory & Tax: Ensure compliance with AIFMD, Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS, and local filings. Partner with Tax for K-1/Investor tax packs and jurisdictional complexities
Policies & SOPs: Author, maintain, and enforce global accounting policies, playbooks, RACI matrices, and escalation protocols. Drive QA/QC reviews and exception management
Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives
reduce close-to-report cycle time, lower error rates, and eliminate manual reconciliations through automation and standardization
Investor Excellence: Serve as senior point of contact for LPs, addressing complex inquiries and bespoke reporting. Maintain SLAs for response times and accuracy
Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with Deal Teams, Portfolio Monitoring, IR, Legal/Compliance, and External Auditors/Administrators to ensure seamless information flow and timely deliverables
Onboarding & Transitions: Lead onboarding for new funds/investors, side letters, and transitions from/to administrators. Ensure change governance, cutover plans, and risk controls
Communications: Produce clear, executive-ready materials—dashboards, variance analyses, waterfall summaries, and board/regulatory packs. Anticipate issues and proactively manage expectations
Systems Ownership: Drive roadmap, selection, and optimization of the fund accounting tech stack (e.g., GL, waterfall, capital activity modules, data warehouse, BI/visualization tools). Champion automation for capital calls/distributions, waterfalls, and management fee/carried interest calculations
Data Architecture & Governance: Establish standardized data models and golden sources for portfolio, capital activity, and investor records. Implement robust reference/master data management and reconciliation frameworks
Controls & Security: Implement SOX-style internal controls, segregation of duties, audit trails, and role-based access. Ensure cyber-resilience and data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA as applicable)
Scalability & Reliability: Build repeatable, resilient operating models that support new fund launches, multi-currency books, and complex structures (blockers/aggregators). Target straight-through processing (STP) and best-in-class cycle times
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor fund controllers and teams across locations/time zones. Build succession plans and career paths
cultivate a high-performance culture
Workforce Planning: Align capacity with demand (fund launches, transactions, audit cycles). Optimize onshore/offshore mix and leverage managed services/administrators where strategic
Skills & Training: Implement structured learning paths (PE accounting standards, waterfalls, systems), certification support (CPA/ACA/CFA), and cross-training programs
Culture & Engagement: Promote accountability, continuous learning, and psychological safety. Recognize excellence and build inclusive practices that improve retention and productivity
Requirements:
Lead the end-to-end private equity fund accounting function across multiple vintages, strategies (buyout, growth, venture, co-invest, secondaries), and structures (LP funds, feeder funds, parallel vehicles, SPVs)
Own the platform, process, people, and client service pillars to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, investor servicing, and regulatory compliance at scale
Serve as a critical liaison with Front Office, Investor Relations, Tax, Compliance, and external administrators/auditors