We are looking for an experienced Fund Accounting Team Lead – Private Equity to join our growing Fund Accounting team.
This role is ideal for a fund accounting professional with strong experience supporting Private Equity Funds and proven leadership capability. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day fund accounting activities, reviewing team deliverables, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting the development of a high-performing team.
If you have a strong foundation in fund accounting, hands-on Private Equity experience, and enjoy coaching and guiding accounting professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Fund Accounting Operations
- Oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities for Private Equity Funds.
- Review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of fund accounting deliverables.
- Support NAV preparation and review, cash and position reconciliations, and General Ledger activities.
- Review accounting entries, trial balances, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure fund accounting activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Investigate accounting discrepancies and reconciliation breaks and ensure timely resolution.
Private Equity Fund Activities
- Support accounting activities across the Private Equity fund lifecycle.
- Review and process capital calls, investor contributions, distributions, and partner allocations.
- Support accounting for portfolio investments and related transactions.
- Review investor capital balances, commitments, and other Private Equity-related accounting activities.
- Assist with financial statement preparation and quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
Team Leadership
- Lead and supervise a team of Fund Accounting professionals.
- Review the team's work and provide guidance to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
- Coach and mentor team members on fund accounting processes and Private Equity accounting concepts.
- Monitor team performance, workload, and deliverables against established targets.
- Identify training and development needs and support continuous improvement within the team.
- Serve as a point of escalation for complex accounting issues.
Quality & Process Improvement
- Perform regular quality control reviews to ensure accurate and consistent fund accounting outputs.
- Identify process gaps, recurring issues, and operational risks.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and workflows.
- Support the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Promote best practices and improve efficiency across the Fund Accounting function.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with Fund Controllers, Managers, clients, fund administrators, and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate accounting issues, variances, and operational risks clearly and proactively.
- Support audit requirements and provide accurate documentation and explanations when required.
- Build effective working relationships with global stakeholders and ensure service delivery standards are consistently met.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry.
- At least 3 years of hands-on Fund Accounting experience.
- Proven experience supporting Private Equity Funds.
- At least 1 year of strong leadership or supervisory experience, including reviewing work, coaching team members, and managing deliverables.
- Strong understanding of fund accounting principles and Private Equity fund structures.
- Experience with NAV, reconciliations, financial reporting, capital calls, distributions, and investor accounting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict financial reporting deadlines.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with fund accounting or financial systems.
It's a Bonus If You Have
- Experience supporting multiple Private Equity fund structures.
- Exposure to waterfall calculations, carried interest, preferred returns, and investor allocations.
- Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Advent Geneva, Investran, eFront, Allvue, or similar systems.
- CPA, CFA, CAIA, or progress toward a relevant professional qualification.
- Experience working with global fund administrators, asset managers, or alternative investment firms.
- Experience driving process improvements, automation, or finance transformation initiatives.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you'll be successful if you can:
- Deliver accurate and timely fund accounting outputs.
- Effectively review and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Provide strong leadership and coaching to the Fund Accounting team.
- Maintain high standards of quality and control.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve fund accounting processes and team efficiency.
If you're ready to take the next step in your Private Equity Fund Accounting leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join our growing Fund Accounting team.
