Vice President - Private Equity/Fund Accounting

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced leader to head Fund Accounting and Operations, with strong expertise in Private Equity and Alternative Investments. The role will involve overseeing end-to-end fund accounting, financial reporting, investor servicing, regulatory compliance, technology transformation, and global team management while ensuring operational excellence and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting & Reporting:

- Oversee monthly/quarterly fund closures, financial statements (US GAAP/IFRS), investor reporting, capital calls, distributions, valuations, and waterfall calculations.

Compliance & Controls:

- Ensure regulatory and tax compliance, including AIFMD, Form PF, FATCA/CRS, and maintain robust accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls.

Investor & Stakeholder Management:

- Act as a senior point of contact for LPs and GPs, managing investor queries and collaborating with internal teams, auditors, fund administrators, and other stakeholders.

Process Transformation:

- Drive process standardization, automation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across fund accounting and reporting functions.

Technology & Data Management:

- Lead implementation and optimization of fund accounting platforms, reporting tools, workflow automation, and data governance frameworks.

People Leadership:

- Lead and develop global fund accounting teams, manage workforce planning, build capabilities, and establish a high-performance culture.

Key Requirements:

- 14+ years of experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting or Alternative Investments.

- Strong understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, ASC 946/820, fund structures, carried interest, management fees, and waterfall mechanics.

- Experience managing complex fund structures, including feeder funds, parallel funds, SPVs, and multi-currency portfolios.

- Hands-on exposure to platforms such as Investran, Allvue, or eFront.

- Proficiency in Power BI/Tableau and automation tools such as RPA, Alteryx, or Anaplan.

- Proven experience managing global teams, driving operational transformation, and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key Success Metrics:

- Timely and accurate financial reporting and fund closures.

- Improved operational efficiency and automation.

- Strong investor satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

- Reduced reporting errors and reconciliation breaks.

- Successful technology and process transformation initiatives.

- Team productivity, engagement, and retention.