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Director Fund Accounting - PE

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Job Description

We are working with a leading global private capital platform that is looking to add an experienced Fund Accounting Director to its New York team.

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This is a senior, hands-on fund accounting leadership role focused on Private Equity funds. The Director will oversee the day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple fund relationships while remaining closely involved in complex technical work, including waterfall calculations, investor allocations, capital activity, financial statements, and fund reporting.

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The position offers significant exposure to senior client contacts and the opportunity to lead and develop a team within a large, established alternative investment platform.

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Responsibilities

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• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and administration of multiple Private Equity funds

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• Review NAVs, investment activity, accruals, financial statements, and investor allocations

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• Prepare and review complex waterfall calculations, including carried interest and distribution waterfalls

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• Review capital calls, distributions, management fees, and other partnership activity

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• Review fund governing documents and LPAs to ensure calculations and allocations are completed in accordance with fund terms

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• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting under US GAAP

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• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, auditors, attorneys, banks, and other external parties

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• Lead, manage, and mentor fund accounting professionals across multiple levels

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• Review team deliverables and provide final sign-off prior to senior management review

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• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and overall efficiency

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Qualifications

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• 7+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably supporting Private Equity funds

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• Experience working within a Private Equity manager, alternative investment firm, or fund administrator

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• Strong knowledge of Private Equity fund structures and partnership accounting

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• Advanced experience preparing and reviewing waterfall calculations

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• Strong experience with investor allocations, capital calls, distributions, and carried interest

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• Experience reviewing financial statements and investment company reporting under US GAAP

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• Ability to interpret LPAs, partnership agreements, and other fund governing documents

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• Prior supervisory and team management experience

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• Strong client-facing and communication skills

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• Advanced Excel skills

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Why Consider This Opportunity

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This is an opportunity to join a large and growing alternative investment platform while working directly with sophisticated Private Equity sponsors and complex fund structures.

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The role provides a

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Location: New York City combination of technical accounting, team leadership, client exposure, and hands-on Private Equity fund work, with continued opportunity for growth within the organization.

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Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days per week in office

Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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