Manager, Private Equity (VP)

Apex Group Ltd; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day in-office work week

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd is seeking an experienced fund accounting professional to manage a range of private equity fund accounting tasks and administrative duties. The role emphasizes building strong client relationships and delivering accurate financial workpapers and statements.

You will work in a four-day-in-office environment, coordinate workflows, and support year-end audits and tax processes, leveraging PE software and tools as listed above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 5+ years’ experience in Private Equity Fund accounting with closed-end fund structures.
• CPA/MBA/Master’s Degree an advantage.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage complex accounting structures.
• Experience with fund data software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative duties and workflows.
• Set up operational procedures and workflows.
• Implement Fund data using PE software.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Review workpapers and financial statements for accuracy.
• Assist managers with junior staff training and year-end processes.
• Support year-end audit and tax activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Highly organized

Self-starter

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Allvue

Paxus

Geneva

Investran

eFront

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard‑working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including
• Set up of operational procedures and workflows
• Implementation of Fund data using PE software
• Maintain strong, consultative relationship with key clients
• Review preparation of workpapers and financial statements
• Assist manager(s) in areas including but not limited to, training of junior staff, setting up operational procedures and workflows, preparation of capital call & distribution notices, management fee calculations and waterfalls
• Assist with year-end audit and tax process

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required
• 5+ years’ experience in Private Equity Fund accounting experience with closed-end fund structures
• CPA/MBA/Master’s Degree is an advantage
• Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines
• Allvue, Paxus, Geneva, Investran or eFront, or comparable technology experience would be an advantage
• Prior experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements and/or subsequent closes is a plus
• Highly organized and motivated individual with an acute attention to detail
• Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects
• Ability to manage complex accounting structures
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• High competency in technology software
• Strong organizational skills
• Accurate and acute attention to detail
• Adaptability - able to change tasks quickly as business needs dictate
• Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to audience
• Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines accordingly
• Self-motivated
• Punctuality

All opportunities at Apex have a four (4) days in office requirement.

Salary ranges from USD $110,000.00 – USD $130,000.00 plus additional discretionary yearly bonus based on corporate and individual's performance. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.