Vice President – Private Equity

Jobtailor; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pune seeks a senior accounting leader to drive end-to-end private equity fund accounting across multiple vintages and structures. You will own monthly closes, investor reporting, and complex waterfall mechanics while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with deal teams, IR, and auditors, build scalable operating models, and mentor global teams across time zones. CPA/CA preferred; multi-currency and offshore/onshore optimization are core expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in accounting or finance.
• 14+ years of experience in private equity fund accounting or alternatives.
• Track record leading multi-fund portfolios and complex structures (multi-currency, feeder, parallel-fund, SPV).
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and ASC 946/820.
• Expertise in waterfall mechanics, carried interest, fee mechanics, equalizations, and side-letter economics.
• Hands-on fluency with PE accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, eFront, Yardi, and Workiva.
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience with workflow automation tools such as RPA, Alteryx, and Anaplan.
• Proven capability to manage global teams, transform processes, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Process design, control frameworks, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to translate firm strategy into operating models, technology roadmaps, and staffing plans.
• Executive presence and clear written and verbal communication for LPs, boards, and auditors.
• Strong accounting judgment and proactive operational and regulatory risk management.
• Comfort with ambiguity and accountability for outcomes.
• CPA/ACA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end private equity fund accounting across vintages, strategies, and structures.
• Own monthly and quarterly financial close for funds and feeder vehicles.
• Deliver US GAAP/IFRS financial statements, partner capital accounts, and investor-level reporting.
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, true-ups, equalizations, and side-letter economics.
• Coordinate fair-value measurements and waterfall allocations, including carried interest and catch-ups.
• Ensure compliance with AIFMD, Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS, and local filings.
• Author and enforce accounting policies, playbooks, and escalation protocols.
• Drive QA/QC reviews, exception management, automation, and standardization.
• Serve as senior point of contact for LPs and address complex investor inquiries.
• Collaborate with Deal Teams, Portfolio Monitoring, Investor Relations, Legal/Compliance, auditors, and administrators.
• Lead onboarding, transitions, change governance, cutover plans, and risk controls.
• Produce dashboards, variance analyses, waterfall summaries, and board/regulatory packs.
• Own the fund-accounting technology roadmap, selection, and optimization.
• Establish standardized data models, golden sources, master-data management, and reconciliation frameworks.
• Implement internal controls, segregation of duties, audit trails, role-based access, cyber-resilience, and data-privacy compliance.
• Build scalable operating models supporting fund launches, multi-currency books, and complex structures.
• Manage and mentor fund controllers across locations/time zones.
• Plan workforce capacity, optimize onshore/offshore mix, and leverage managed services.
• Implement learning paths, certification support, and cross-training programs.
• Promote accountability, continuous learning, psychological safety, and inclusive practices.

Skills

Private equity accounting

US GAAP/IFRS

Waterfall mechanics

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

PE platforms (Investran)

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Automation (RPA, Alteryx, Anaplan)

Global team management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in accounting or finance

CA/CPA preferred

Tools

Investran

Allvue

eFront

Yardi

Workiva

Job description

Lead end-to-end private equity fund accounting across multiple vintages, strategies, and structures
Own monthly and quarterly financial close for funds and feeder vehicles
Deliver US GAAP/IFRS financial statements, partner capital accounts, and investor-level reporting
Oversee capital calls, distributions, true-ups, equalizations, and side-letter economics
Coordinate fair-value measurements and waterfall allocations, including carried interest, preferred return, and catch-ups
Ensure compliance with AIFMD, Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS, and local filings
Author and enforce accounting policies, playbooks, RACI matrices, and escalation protocols
Drive QA/QC reviews, exception management, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, automation, and standardization
Serve as senior point of contact for LPs and address complex investor inquiries
Collaborate with Deal Teams, Portfolio Monitoring, Investor Relations, Legal/Compliance, auditors, and administrators
Lead onboarding, transitions, change governance, cutover plans, and risk controls
Produce dashboards, variance analyses, waterfall summaries, and board/regulatory packs
Own the fund-accounting technology roadmap, selection, and optimization
Establish standardized data models, golden sources, master-data management, and reconciliation frameworks
Implement internal controls, segregation of duties, audit trails, role-based access, cyber-resilience, and data-privacy compliance
Build scalable operating models supporting fund launches, multi-currency books, and complex structures
Manage and mentor fund controllers and teams across locations and time zones
Plan workforce capacity, optimize onshore/offshore mix, and leverage managed services strategically
Implement learning paths, certification support, and cross-training programs
Promote accountability, continuous learning, psychological safety, and inclusive practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/master’s in accounting or finance
• 14+ years of experience in private equity fund accounting or alternatives
• Track record leading multi-fund portfolios and complex structures, including multi-currency, feeder, parallel-fund, and SPV structures
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and ASC 946/820
• Expertise in waterfall mechanics, carried interest, fee mechanics, equalizations, and side-letter economics
• Hands-on fluency with PE accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, eFront, Yardi, and Workiva
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau
• Experience with workflow automation tools such as RPA, Alteryx, and Anaplan
• Proven capability to manage global teams, transform processes, and influence senior cross-functional stakeholders
• Process design, control frameworks, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to translate firm strategy into operating models, technology roadmaps, and staffing plans
• Executive presence and clear written and verbal communication for LPs, boards, and auditors
• Strong accounting judgment and proactive operational and regulatory risk management
• Comfort with ambiguity and accountability for outcomes
• CPA/ACA preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in private equity fund accounting, including US GAAP/IFRS compliance, financial reporting, and complex fund structures. Proven ability to lead teams, manage investor relations, and implement process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance.