Vice President, Alternatives Fund Accounting (NE)

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact team responsible for the delivery of client deliverables in line with SLAs, with a critical focus on quality.
• Provide senior-level review of fund accounting deliverables, including quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage key client and stakeholder relationships, acting as a point of escalation for senior client members.
• Model and review complex calculations such as carried interest waterfalls, equalization, management fees, and incentive fees.
• Oversee the onboarding of new clients and funds, supporting fund structuring and administrative implications.
• Partner with internal teams to drive operational efficiency and technology-driven automation.
• Manage, mentor, and motivate team members to drive personal growth and career development.
• Review limited partnership agreements and other legal or investment documents to ensure compliance with key terms.

Requirements

• 12+ years of total professional experience, with at least 7+ years specifically in private equity.
• University degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong working knowledge of US, UK, or Lux GAAP.
• Proven experience with complex calculations, including waterfall models, LCI, Equalization, and carry models.
• Extensive experience in the end-to-end preparation of financial statements and PE year-end reports.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor a high-performing team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting certifications such as CA, CPA, CFA, CAIA, or ACCA.
• Experience with FIA (Front Invest Analytics).
• Experience across multiple private equity sectors such as FoF, Co-invest, credit, or secondary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare and a strong retirement plan.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to help you relax and recharge.
• Support for working parents and tuition reimbursement.
• A hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and flexibility.

About the Company

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