VP, Private Equity Fund Accounting - Lead Client Delivery

Quest Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Recruitment seeks a Vice President – Private Equity Fund Accounting to lead a dedicated Private Equity fund accounting team within a leading global fund services firm. You will manage client relationships, oversee deliverables, and drive process improvements while ensuring rigorous controls and timely reporting.

The role demands a senior leader with extensive PE fund accounting experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of developing high-performing teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting operations, fund administration, or professional practice.
• Significant Private Equity Fund Accounting experience, ideally at a senior management or leadership level.
• Strong understanding of Private Equity fund structures and accounting processes.
• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a Private Equity Fund Accounting team, including Managers, Supervisors and Fund Accounting professionals.
• Take ownership of key client relationships across a portfolio of Private Equity funds.
• Coordinate, manage and monitor client deliverables, ensuring service levels and deadlines are consistently met.
• Monitor key performance and risk indicators and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Private Equity fund structures and accounting processes.
• Mentor, support and develop team members through regular engagement and leadership.
• Review periodic accounting and reporting packs prepared by the team.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with established processes, procedures and controls.
• Drive operational efficiencies and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison with internal teams, clients and other external stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, including client presentations and sales pitches where required.
• Assist with the development and implementation of operational procedures and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team development

Prioritization

Financial services knowledge

Job description

Quest Recruitment seeks a Vice President – Private Equity Fund Accounting to lead a dedicated Private Equity fund accounting team within a leading global fund services firm. You will manage client relationships, oversee deliverables, and drive process improvements while ensuring rigorous controls and timely reporting.

The role demands a senior leader with extensive PE fund accounting experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of developing high-performing teams to deliver