Fund Accounting Manager

Cyperus Group LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyperus Group LLC is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to lead the Private Equity Fund Accounting team in Dallas. You will oversee NAVs, financial statements and investor deliverables while developing a team of fund accounting professionals.

The role offers significant exposure to clients, senior leadership and cross-functional teams, with responsibility for ensuring accuracy and timely reporting in a fast-paced environment. CPA/CFA is a plus and strong U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• CPA, CFA or equivalent designation is a plus.
• 3–5+ years of fund accounting experience in private equity or related finance.
• Experience leading fund accounting professionals and teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
• Understanding of private equity fund structures, capital activity and fees.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven client-facing communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Fund Accountants and Supervisors with mentorship.
• Oversee NAV calculations, financial statements and partner allocations.
• Review fund expenses, management fees and carried interest.
• Ensure accurate reporting and investor deliverables.
• Review partnership agreements and fund documentation for proper accounting.
• Coordinate with audits and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with investor relations, tax and reporting teams.
• Drive process improvements and controls for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA/CFA designation (asset)

Tools

Investran

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading global financial services organization is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to join its Private Equity Fund Accounting team in Dallas. This position will oversee the accounting and reporting for complex private equity fund structures while managing and developing a team of fund accounting professionals.

The role offers significant exposure to clients, senior leadership and cross-functional teams, with responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of fund accounting, financial reporting and investor-related deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Fund Accountants, Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors, providing ongoing direction, mentorship and performance feedback.
• Oversee periodic NAV calculations for private equity funds, including financial statement preparation, trial balance reviews and partner/shareholder allocations.
• Review fund-specific expenses, including management fees, administration fees, carried interest and other applicable fees.
• Review accounting work, capital activity, investor statements, financial reporting and other client deliverables.
• Review partnership agreements, PPMs and other fund documentation to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, regulatory requirements and established quality-control procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a point of contact for auditors and other external parties.
• Work closely with internal teams across investor relations, tax, financial reporting, waterfalls and other functions.
• Serve as a key client contact for fund accounting matters, ensuring timely and accurate responses to client requests.
• Support new client onboarding, fund conversions and other integration initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and operational efficiency.
• Promote a high-performing team environment through training, development and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline; CPA, CFA or other relevant professional designation is a plus.
• 3–5+ years of fund accounting experience within private equity, fund administration or a related financial services environment.
• Prior experience managing fund accounting professionals and demonstrated success in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience reviewing general ledgers and financial statements.
• Solid understanding of private equity fund structures, capital activity, allocations, fees and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational, project management and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Investran or another private equity fund accounting platform is highly desirable.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established global financial services organization and take on a leadership role supporting sophisticated private equity fund structures. The position offers a combination of hands‑on fund accounting, team leadership, client interaction and exposure to complex investment structures, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package.