vice president fund accounting.

(buyout, growth, venture, co-invest, secondaries), and structures (LP funds, feeder funds, parallel
vehicles, SPVs). Own the platform, process, people, and client service pillars to deliver accurate,
timely financial reporting, investor servicing, and regulatory compliance at scale. Serve as a critical
liaison with Front Office, Investor Relations, Tax, Compliance, and external administrators/auditors. Core Responsibilities :
1) Process (Operating Model, Reporting, Compliance)
 Financial Close & Reporting: Own monthly/quarterly close for funds and feeder vehicles;
deliver financial statements (US GAAP/IFRS), partner capital accounts, and investor-level
reporting with high accuracy and speed.
 Capital Activity Operations: Oversee end-to-end workflows for capital calls, distributions,
true-ups, equalizations, and side letter economics—ensuring precision and timely investor
communications.
 Valuations & Waterfalls: Coordinate fair value measurements (ASC 820/IFRS 13) and run
waterfall allocations (deal-by-deal/fund-as-a-whole) including carried interest, preferred
return, and catch-ups.
 Regulatory & Tax: Ensure compliance with AIFMD, Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS, and local
filings. Partner with Tax for K-1/Investor tax packs and jurisdictional complexities.
 Policies & SOPs: Author, maintain, and enforce global accounting policies, playbooks, RACI
matrices, and escalation protocols. Drive QA/QC reviews and exception management.
 Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; reduce close-to-report cycle
time, lower error rates, and eliminate manual reconciliations through automation and
standardization. 2) Client Service (LP/GP Experience, Stakeholder Management)
 Investor Excellence: Serve as senior point of contact for LPs, addressing complex inquiries
and bespoke reporting. Maintain SLAs for response times and accuracy.
 Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with Deal Teams, Portfolio Monitoring, IR,
Legal/Compliance, and External Auditors/Administrators to ensure seamless information
flow and timely deliverables. Onboarding & Transitions: Lead onboarding for new funds/investors, side letters, and
transitions from/to administrators. Ensure change governance, cutover plans, and risk
controls.
 Communications: Produce clear, executive-ready materials—dashboards, variance analyses,
waterfall summaries, and board/regulatory packs. Anticipate issues and proactively manage
expectations 3) Platform (Technology, Data, Controls)
 Systems Ownership: Drive roadmap, selection, and optimization of the fund accounting tech
stack (e.g., GL, waterfall, capital activity modules, data warehouse, BI/visualization tools).
Champion automation for capital calls/distributions, waterfalls, and management
fee/carried interest calculations.
 Data Architecture & Governance: Establish standardized data models and golden sources
for portfolio, capital activity, and investor records. Implement robust reference/master data
management and reconciliation frameworks.
 Controls & Security: Implement SOX-style internal controls, segregation of duties, audit
trails, and role-based access. Ensure cyber-resilience and data privacy compliance (GDPR,
CCPA as applicable).
 Scalability & Reliability: Build repeatable, resilient operating models that support new fund
launches, multi-currency books, and complex structures (blockers/aggregators). Target
straight-through processing (STP) and best-in-class cycle times. 4) People (Leadership, Capability, Culture)
 Team Leadership: Manage and mentor fund controllers and teams across locations/time
zones. Build succession plans and career paths; cultivate a high-performance culture.
 Workforce Planning: Align capacity with demand (fund launches, transactions, audit cycles).
Optimize onshore/offshore mix and leverage managed services/administrators where
strategic.
 Skills & Training: Implement structured learning paths (PE accounting standards, waterfalls,
systems), certification support (CPA/ACA/CFA), and cross-training programs.
 Culture & Engagement: Promote accountability, continuous learning, and psychological
safety. Recognize excellence and build inclusive practices that improve retention and
productivity. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
 Timeliness: % on-time financial statements; close cycle duration; SLA adherence for capital
calls/distributions and investor inquiries.
 Quality: Error rate per reporting cycle; audit adjustments; reconciliation breaks; control
deficiencies. Efficiency: Automation coverage (% STP), cost per fund/vehicle, manual touchpoint
reduction, productivity per FTE.
 Stakeholder Satisfaction: LP satisfaction scores, internal partner feedback (IR/Deal teams),
audit outcomes (no material weaknesses).
 People & Culture: Engagement scores, voluntary attrition, bench strength/succession
readiness, certifications completed.
 Change Outcomes: Successful fund launches, system upgrades, and process transformations
delivered on scope/time/budget. Qualifications & Experience
 Education: Bachelor’s/master’s in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred.
 Experience: 14+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives; track record leading
multi-fund portfolios and complex structures (multi-currency, feeders, parallel funds, SPVs).
 Technical: Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS, ASC 946/820, waterfall mechanics (deal-by-
deal/fund-as-a-whole), carried interest, fee mechanics (Syndication cost and deal cost fund,
investment and investor level expenses), equalizations, and side letter economics.
 Systems: Hands-on fluency with PE accounting platforms (e.g., Investran, Allvue, eFront,
yardi, Workiva), BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), and workflow automation
(RPA/Alteryx/Anaplan).
 Leadership: Proven capability to manage global teams, transform processes, and influence
cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels.Competency
 Operational Excellence: Process design, control frameworks, continuous improvement, and
data-driven decision-making.
 Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate firm strategy into operating model, tech roadmap,
and staffing plans.
 Communication: Executive presence; crisp written and verbal communication for LPs,
boards, and auditors.
 Judgment & Risk Management: Strong accounting judgment; proactive identification and
mitigation of operational and regulatory risks.
 Ownership & Bias for Action: Comfortable with ambiguity; drives outcomes with
accountability.

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