Senior Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading fund administrator to find an experienced Senior Manager to lead the delivery of fund accounting and administration services for a portfolio of private equity clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting and administration for private equity funds and related investment vehicles.
• Act as a senior relationship contact for clients, managing service delivery and resolving complex accounting matters.
• Review NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, management fees, carried interest, and investor allocations.
• Review quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Coordinate year-end audits, tax reporting, and other client deliverables.
• Lead new fund launches, client onboarding, and fund conversions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of fund accounting professionals.
• Monitor workflows, deadlines, and service levels across multiple client relationships.
• Partner with internal teams, auditors, tax advisers, and other third-party providers.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, and enhance client service.

Requirements

• Extensive private equity fund accounting experience within a third-party fund administrator.
• Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, waterfalls, carried interest, and investor allocations.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and multiple deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Previous experience leading and developing fund accounting teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA or another relevant professional qualification is preferred.