Fund Accounting Lead, Private Equity (Hybrid)

The Citco Group Limited; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness support

Parental leave

And more

Job summary

The Citco Group Limited in Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid) seeks a Fund Accounting Manager to lead a team of fund accountants and supervisors, overseeing NAV calculations for Private Equity funds and ensuring precise financial statements.

Ideal candidates have a university degree in accounting or finance, 4+ years in leadership roles in fund accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge, with collaboration across Investor Relations, Tax, and Financial Reporting teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or professional accounting designation.
• 4+ years managing a team of Fund Accountants, Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors.
• 3-5 years of fund accounting in Private Equity or related financial institution.
• Knowledge of US/Canadian GAAP and other comprehensive bases of accounting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team to archive departmental and organizational goals.
• Oversee Net Asset Value calculations for Private Equity Funds and related financial statement prep.
• Review fund expenses including admin fees, management fees and carried interest.
• Review accounting work, capital events, and investor reporting prepared by staff.
• Ensure documentation complies with internal and external/regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across Citco globally.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

MS Office

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or CPA/CFA

Tools

FIS Investran PE accounting platform

Job description

The Citco Group Limited in Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid) seeks a Fund Accounting Manager to lead a team of fund accountants and supervisors, overseeing NAV calculations for Private Equity funds and ensuring precise financial statements.

Ideal candidates have a university degree in accounting or finance, 4+ years in leadership roles in fund accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge, with collaboration across Investor Relations, Tax, and Financial Reporting teams.