Vice President - Fund Accounting

Vice President, Private Equity Fund AccountingAre 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 DoingLeadership & 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
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.
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