Finance Manager | DCS (Financial Technology)

About the role

Petra Funds Group is a single-source provider for fund administration and infrastructure needs for private equity and debt funds. We enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us. Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the US and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who've spent years working with asset managers is what differentiates us. Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated Finance Manager embedded within the Client's Capital's finance organization
• Own day-to-day fund accounting, including NAVs, allocations, and capital account maintenance
• Support capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations across fund vehicles
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements and investor reporting deliverables
• Cook up LP reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
• Coordinate with Petra’s fund administration team on accounting workflows and deliverables
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to support audits and tax filings
• Aid with tax reporting processes, including K-1 coordination
• Identify opportunities to improve fund accounting workflows and reduce manual processes
• Apply AI and automation tools to streamline tasks such as reconciliation, reporting, and data management
• Partner with finance and technology stakeholders to enhance systems and processes
• Support documentation and rollout of new tools and workflows across the team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within private equity, credit, or financial services
• Strong understanding of: Fund accounting and NAV processes, Capital accounts and investor allocations, Waterfall calculations and fund structures
• Experience working with or alongside fund administrators
• Demonstrated use of AI or automation tools to improve workflows in a professional setting
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Investran or similar fund accounting systems
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or comparable GL platforms
• Background in private equity or growth equity funds
• Big Four (asset management) experience
• CPA or progress toward certification