Fund Accounting Director - Hybrid Leadership & Strategy

Petra Funds Group; National (MD); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% covered medical, dental, andvision

Fully funded Health Savings Account (H

401(k) employer match up to 5%

Flexible paid time off

Generous holiday calendar

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Petra Funds Group is a leading fund administration and infrastructure provider for private equity and debt funds. As a Fund Accounting Director you will lead a fund accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely reports and acting as a trusted adviser to clients.

You will mentor the team, drive process improvements, partner with senior leadership, oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, and uphold GAAP standards in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid US-based work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 15+ years of fund accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial statement prep, and fund administration processes.
• Strong client management skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fund accounting team in preparation and review of financial statements and capital activity, ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Serve as primary point of contact for key clients and manage expectations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Drive process improvements and best practices within the function.
• Mentor and develop the fund accounting team and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Client management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent designation preferred

Job description

Petra Funds Group is a leading fund administration and infrastructure provider for private equity and debt funds. As a Fund Accounting Director you will lead a fund accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely reports and acting as a trusted adviser to clients.

You will mentor the team, drive process improvements, partner with senior leadership, oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, and uphold GAAP standards in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid US-based work arrangement.