Vice President Private Equity Fund Accountant

 

A leading global fund administrator is seeking a Vice President of Private Equity Fund Accounting to oversee client delivery, team management, and financial reporting for a portfolio of top-tier private equity and venture capital clients.

This role is for a seasoned fund accountant who can move fluidly between technical detail and strategic oversight—someone who’s equally comfortable reviewing complex allocations and sitting across the table from CFOs. You’ll join a growing platform known for pairing institutional-grade rigor with a modern, technology-driven service model.

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What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day fund accounting operations for multiple private equity and venture capital clients.

• Oversee capital calls, distributions, management fee calculations, and waterfall allocations.

• Review and approve quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and partnership agreements.

• Coordinate audit and tax processes with external auditors and advisors.

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of accountants—ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.

• Partner closely with client CFOs, controllers, and portfolio teams to provide insights on fund performance, allocations, and investor reporting.

• Manage NAV production, investor allocations, and carry calculations for complex structures.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance controls, and implement automation across accounting workflows.

• Collaborate with internal technology and product teams to continuously improve reporting systems and client deliverables.

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What You Bring

• 7–10+ years of private equity or fund accounting experience, ideally within a fund administrator or asset manager.

• Strong knowledge of investment structures, capital activity, waterfall modeling, and consolidation.

• Familiarity with Investran, eFront, Yardi, or similar fund accounting platforms.

• Deep understanding of US GAAP, partnership accounting, and financial reporting standards.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills—able to manage teams, clients, and deadlines with precision.

• CPA designation or progress toward one strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

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Why It’s Worth a Conversation

• Lead a team managing flagship clients across multi-billion-dollar private equity funds.

• Join a growing firm that values innovation, accountability, and long-term client relationships.

• Exposure to senior-level client interaction and strategic decision-making.

• Competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, and a culture built around professional growth and excellence.