Vice President Investment Accounting

Job DetailExperience Level DirectorDegree Type Bachelor of Arts (BA)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000021051Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry Private EquitySelling Points Lead impactful accounting initiatives at a global investment platform. Drive transformation, scalability, and excellence across cross-functional teams. Shape policies and processes while mentoring high-performing teams.Job DescriptionVice President Investment Accounting OverviewThe Vice President Investment Accounting will lead the Investment Accounting team, ensuring excellence in accounting, reporting, and analytical infrastructure for a global investment platform.Serve as a key accounting partner to investment and operating teams, overseeing transaction structuring, revenue recognition, and portfolio activity analysis.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate complex transactions and deliver scalable solutions to accounting and operational challenges.Shape policies, controls, technology, analytics, and operating processes to enhance the platform's efficiency and scalability.Develop a high-performing team culture focused on ownership, judgment, and continuous improvement.Contribute to strategic priorities and initiatives, ensuring consistency and excellence across the global platform.Provide decision-useful analysis and reporting to senior leadership, Investor Relations, and Portfolio Management.Lead transformation initiatives, including workflow redesign, automation opportunities, and system implementations.Act as a trusted coordinator across Investment Operations and external fund administrators to resolve complex issues.Vice President Investment Accounting Key Responsibilities & DutiesLead, mentor, and develop the Investment Accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.Drive consistency and knowledge sharing across global teams in New York, London, and Mumbai.Review credit terms, fee structures, and syndication mechanics to ensure accurate accounting and revenue recognition.Oversee daily P&L drivers and escalate emerging issues to stakeholders.Coordinate with Accounting, Tax, Compliance, and Legal teams to resolve accounting considerations ahead of transaction closing.Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting deliverables and advance analytics and dashboards.Lead technology and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.Evaluate existing processes and design solutions to strengthen controls and reduce operational risk.Represent Investment Accounting in cross-functional initiatives to drive strategic priorities.Vice President Investment Accounting Job RequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.10+ years of experience in investment accounting, public accounting, or related financial services; alternatives experience preferred.Strong understanding of alternative investments and transaction structures, particularly private credit.Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive high-quality execution.Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or similar tools is a plus.Demonstrated success in improving processes, controls, reporting, or technology.Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.Experience in designing scalable solutions that support growth and reduce operational risk.Ability to assess complex accounting considerations and deliver scalable solutions.