Fund Accounting Director
$135,000–$190,000 year
Hybrid · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
The Fund Accounting Director will oversee day-to-day accounting and fund administration for multiple investment sponsors, providing leadership and mentorship to accountants. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing client relationships, and guiding the setup of fund deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of fund accounting experience and 5 years of supervisory experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, and strong leadership and communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of fund accounting experience in either a Private Equity Fund, Private Equity Fund Administrator, or other financial institution where the candidate has gained financial products knowledge
- 5+ years of supervisory experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Technical Knowledge and Business Acumen
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes and procedures in a rapidly changing environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Superior problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to think independently, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong leadership skills and management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced Mezzanine/Credit/Loan Origination investment experience preferred
- Comfortable with PIK/OID calculations
- Advanced experience in preparing capital calls and distributions including complicated waterfall models
- Extensive Microsoft suite skills - Excel (pivots), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Additional Requirements
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
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