Director, Fund Accounting & Client Strategy (Hybrid)

CSC; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC is seeking a Director-Fund Accounting in Livingston, NJ, offering a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and standard US hours. The role requires deep fund accounting expertise, client relationship management, and leadership of a skilled team to ensure accuracy of GAAP/OCBOA financials and SBA reporting.

You will oversee onboarding, document review, capital calls, distributions, and cross-selling CSC products, while driving process improvements and staff development.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting; CPA or CFA preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in portfolio/investment and partnership accounting; 5+ years supervisory.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP for investment companies.
• Experience with fund documents and coordination with client service teams.
• Proficient in advanced Excel; ability to learn web applications.
• Experience with private equity accounting software.
• Strong multi-tasking and deadline-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships including onboarding new clients, review of fund documents and fund set up and renewals of existing client engagements.
• Understand clients’ business to identify opportunities for additional fund services and cross selling of CSC products.
• Review accounting records, financial statements and support schedules, including waterfall calculations (GAAP & OCBOA).
• Review SBA compliance reporting, including SBA Form 468.
• Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters.
• Assist as needed with internal teams with all client deliverables.
• Ensure that best practices are used by client service team and look for efficiency improvements.
• Staffing/resource allocation for client service team.
• Career development and talent management of team members.
• Manage special projects as required.
• Extensive on the job training.
• Internal responsibilities (status reports, time tracking, etc.).

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BS Degree in Accounting

CPA or CFA preferred

Tools

Advanced Excel

Fund accounting software

Job description

CSC is seeking a Director-Fund Accounting in Livingston, NJ, offering a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and standard US hours. The role requires deep fund accounting expertise, client relationship management, and leadership of a skilled team to ensure accuracy of GAAP/OCBOA financials and SBA reporting.

You will oversee onboarding, document review, capital calls, distributions, and cross-selling CSC products, while driving process improvements and staff development.