Fund Accounting Director

Jobot; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Hybrid schedule

Lead PE engagements

Client-facing exposure

Career development

Exposure to complex investments

Collaborative team

Professional development

Global platform

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Fund Accounting Director to lead day-to-day accounting and fund administration for multiple private equity sponsors, spanning PE, credit, real estate, and alternatives. You will prepare complex workpapers, ensure accuracy, and serve as the primary relationship manager for senior clients and auditors.

You will mentor accounting professionals, oversee new fund launches, and drive process improvements while delivering high-quality reporting and investor communications in a hybrid,

Qualifications

• Direct day-to-day accounting and fund administration for multiple investment sponsors
• Lead fund accounting operations across private equity, credit, real estate, and alternative investment structures
• Prepare and review complex workpapers, accruals, investments, investor allocations, and financial statements
• Review financial statements and accompanying footnotes for accuracy and compliance
• Serve as primary relationship manager for clients and executive stakeholders
• Maintain strong working relationships with auditors, legal counsel, banking partners, and other external stakeholders
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals across multiple levels
• Oversee setup and administration of new fund launches and related deliverables
• Review and approve capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, IRR calculations, and investor reporting packages
• Interpret partnership agreements, investment agreements, and legal documentation
• Manage complex fund transactions and accounting issues
• Lead process improvement initiatives and special projects
• Ensure operational excellence, technical accuracy, and client satisfaction
• Support Managing Directors with escalated operational and client matters
• Drive adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day accounting and fund administration activities for multiple investment sponsors
• Lead fund accounting operations across private equity, credit, real estate, and alternative investment structures
• Prepare and review complex workpapers, accruals, investments, investor allocations, and financial statements
• Review financial statements and accompanying footnotes for accuracy and compliance
• Serve as primary relationship manager for clients and executive stakeholders
• Maintain strong working relationships with auditors, legal counsel, banking partners, and other external stakeholders
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals across multiple levels
• Oversee setup and administration of new fund launches and related deliverables
• Review and approve capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, IRR calculations, and investor reporting packages
• Interpret partnership agreements, investment agreements, and legal documentation
• Manage complex fund transactions and accounting issues
• Lead process improvement initiatives and special projects
• Ensure operational excellence, technical accuracy, and client satisfaction
• Support Managing Directors with escalated operational and client matters
• Drive adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices

Job description

Job details

Lead sophisticated private equity fund engagements, mentor high-performing accounting teams, and gain exposure to complex investment structures while earning exceptional compensation and bonus potential with an industry-leading platform!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brad Trombly

Salary: $135,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

A leading private capital services organization is seeking a Fund Accounting Director to oversee fund administration and accounting services for multiple private equity investment sponsors. This leadership role provides extensive exposure to complex investment structures, fund operations, investor reporting, and executive-level client management. The successful candidate will lead accounting teams, drive operational excellence, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients while ensuring the highest standards of technical accuracy and service delivery.

• Competitive salary of $135,000 - $190,000 annually
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to lead premier private equity fund engagements
• Extensive client-facing exposure with executive-level stakeholders
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Exposure to complex and innovative investment structures
• Collaborative and highly experienced team environment
• Professional and technical development opportunities
• Work with a globally recognized private capital services platform

Why join us?

• Competitive salary of $135,000 - $190,000 annually
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to lead premier private equity fund engagements
• Extensive client-facing exposure with executive-level stakeholders
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Exposure to complex and innovative investment structures
• Collaborative and highly experienced team environment
• Professional and technical development opportunities
• Work with a globally recognized private capital services platform

Job Details

• Direct day-to-day accounting and fund administration activities for multiple investment sponsors
• Lead fund accounting operations across private equity, credit, real estate, and alternative investment structures
• Prepare and review complex workpapers, accruals, investments, investor allocations, and financial statements
• Review financial statements and accompanying footnotes for accuracy and compliance
• Serve as primary relationship manager for clients and executive stakeholders
• Maintain strong working relationships with auditors, legal counsel, banking partners, and other external stakeholders
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals across multiple levels
• Oversee setup and administration of new fund launches and related deliverables
• Review and approve capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, IRR calculations, and investor reporting packages
• Interpret partnership agreements, investment agreements, and legal documentation
• Manage complex fund transactions and accounting issues
• Lead process improvement initiatives and special projects
• Ensure operational excellence, technical accuracy, and client satisfaction
• Support Managing Directors with escalated operational and client matters
• Drive adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.