Accounting Manager

Exponent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent in New York City is seeking a qualified candidate to lead their accounting team in a dynamic startup focused on fund administration. This role involves managing accounting operations, mentoring staff, and consulting with clients to provide strategic insights. Candidates should have deep expertise in private markets accounting and be willing to work on-site at least three days a week. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $125,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams in a startup environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day fund accounting activities including financial statements.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring high-touch service.

Skills

Private Markets Accounting Expertise

Team Leadership

Process Innovation

Technical Accounting Skills

Job description

Overview

Join a VC-backed AI-infused fund admin startup. The team is constructed of industry A-players, and has a backlog of prospects asking to become paying clients. Lead an accounting team in a hands-on, highly technical + highly strategic manner as the firm pioneers the next frontier in fund administration services.

Why We Like This

• Team > Best of the Best: Is the 'A-player' list of professionals from the same industry it is selling to. Founder is well-known and heavily respected by industry decision-makers.
• Positioned for Success: The company is backed by a globally leading VC, and has a backlog of new clients requesting to transition to the team's fund admin platform.
• Hands-on & Innovative Role: While leveraging cutting-edge AI for fund admin... Remain deeply involved in day-to-day accounting, ensuring true domain expertise is infused into your team and your strategic client partnerships.

Requirements

• Hands-On Private Markets Accounting Expertise: Deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds to tackle complex fund workflows and deliver immediate impact on client service.
• Strong Ownership & Team Leadership: A hands-on leader who leads by example, actively develops the team, and drives process innovation and maturity in a fast-paced startup environment where accountability is key.
• On-Site Presence & Cultural Fit: Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week, embracing a culture of transparency, continuous feedback, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fund Accounting Ops: Manage day-to-day fund accounting activities including financial statement prep, capital calls, distributions, and ensuring accuracy in waterfall calculations aligned with LPAs.
• Lead and Develop Accounting Team: Supervise and mentor staff accountants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while driving recruitment and training efforts.
• Client Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, handling inquiries, delivering strategic insights, and ensuring high-touch service delivery.
• Drive Process Improvements + Tech Adoption: Work closely with product and tech teams to spot automation opportunities, streamline workflows, and boost data accuracy using AI-powered solutions.
• Ensure Compliance & Control adherence: Uphold strict compliance with regulatory, tax, audit, and internal control standards, including SOC 1 and SOC 2, to protect data integrity and operational reliability.

$100,000 - $125,000 a year

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