Manager, Private Equity & FoF Accounting

About the role

Step into a client-facing leadership role where you’ll manage key private equity fund relationships and oversee the full spectrum of alternative investment fund accounting, from capital activity and waterfalls to financial reporting and audits. You’ll also play a hands-on role in developing junior talent, shaping team performance, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex, deadline-driven client engagements. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise in private markets while building leadership experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more key client relationships, ensuring timely delivery of all fund accounting and reporting deliverables
• Apply strong expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, with a focus on private equity limited partnerships
• Lead and develop junior staff, including setting goals, providing ongoing coaching, and contributing to performance reviews
• Review fund governing documents (LPA, offering documents, side letters, IMAs) to ensure accurate application of fund terms
• Oversee and review all transaction activity, including capital calls, distributions, accruals, and valuation adjustments
• Prepare and review workpaper files, capital account statements, investor allocations, and management fee calculations
• Build and maintain distribution waterfall models in accordance with fund terms
• Review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures for accuracy and completeness
• Support and coordinate the year-end audit process in partnership with clients, auditors, and internal teams
• Aid in tax reporting support and other client deliverables as needed
• Manage client expectations and coordinate timelines with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery
• Contribute to broader team and firm initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investment funds – private equity experience/fund of funds
• 2+ years of management/supervisory experience
• Team player mentality with the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
• Experience supervising 1 or more professional staff
• Significant input into hiring and termination decisions as well as providing continuous performance feedback to staff
• Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills and ability to develop junior staff
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills

Qualifications

• CPA designation (plus)
• Sungard Investran experience (plus)

Skills

• Strong expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, with a focus on private equity limited partnerships
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity

Pay

The expected base salary for the position is between $90,000 USD to $175,000 USD.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule available.