Fund Accounting Manager, Private Markets

About the role

Our client is a specialist fund administrator supporting investment managers across private equity, venture capital, real estate and fund-of-funds strategies. They are seeking a Manager to lead client engagements, oversee fund accounting delivery and develop a team of accounting professionals. This role combines client relationship management, technical oversight and team leadership. You will oversee the day-to-day delivery of client engagements, ensuring accurate reporting and a high standard of service.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships, maintaining regular communication around fund activity and operational requirements.
• Lead client engagements, balancing deadlines, client expectations and team capacity.
• Oversee fund accounting, investor capital accounts and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate audit and tax preparation with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Review investor reporting and client communications for accuracy and consistency.
• Mentor and develop Fund Controllers and junior accounting staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.
• Support business development through proposals and prospective client discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in public accounting, fund administration or investment management, or at least one year at Manager level in public accounting.
• Experience working with private equity or venture capital funds.
• CPA qualification preferred.

Skills

• Strong technical accounting skills, ideally including partnership accounting and private markets fund structures.
• Ability to manage client relationships, lead teams and oversee multiple deliverables.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• QuickBooks experience would be beneficial.