Manager, Fund Administration (Accounting)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential private markets technology firm seeking a Manager, Fund Administration (Accounting) to join their growing fund administration practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to help scale a rapidly expanding service offering that fills a substantial gap in the market, combining workflow automation with technology-enabled client delivery.

In this role, you will oversee fund accounting and reporting deliverables for Private Equity, Real Estate, and Real Estate Loan Fund clients while managing a team of Fund Accountants at various levels. You'll have significant influence in shaping operational direction and delivering a best-in-class experience to institutional clients.

This position is open to candidates across Canada and the United States, with full remote working available.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic decisions regarding team buildout and operational policies and procedures
• Develop and improve fund administration workflows, applying best practices and process efficiencies
• Identify product development opportunities and route technical feedback to product teams
• Hire, train, and manage a team of fund accountants
• Interface directly with clients to deliver an outstanding client experience
• Serve as a technical accounting expert and key advisor on significant business and accounting decisions
• Review and perform accounting, analytical, and financial reporting duties ensuring client and investor activity reporting is prepared appropriately
• Review investor allocations used to generate investor statements, waterfall calculations, capital calls, and distributions in accordance with Limited Partnership Agreements
• Oversee annual audits including review of initial draft audit reports, related schedules and disclosures, and assist with PBC lists and tax returns
• Research and provide guidance on the impact of recent accounting developments

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of fund accounting experience in private equity, venture capital, real estate, and/or real estate loan (private debt) funds required
• 3+ years of people management experience including hiring, building teams, performance management, coaching, and career development
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Comfortable with ambiguity within a hyper-growth, startup environment
• Experience with fund-level accounting and reporting including complex fund structures and consolidations
• Advanced understanding of complex accounting transactions, private equity investment structures, and reporting requirements for private equity funds
• Advanced knowledge of waterfall, performance metrics (IRRs), distributions, and capital calls calculations
• Passion for technology and a desire to use technology to improve business operations
• Experience scoping out system requirements and implementing new systems

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. We ask that candidates do not contact the client directly, as all communication and coordination will flow through our recruiting team to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: $130,000-$140,000 USD for U.S.-based candidates; $140,000-$150,000 CAD for Canada-based candidates. Actual compensation will be based on experience, skillset, location, and local minimum pay requirements as applicable.

Our client offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; mental wellness coverage; fertility and family support; unlimited vacation; paid family leave; retirement plans; home office setup allowance; and professional development stipend.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.