Fund Accounting Manager

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Exposure to full fund lifecycle

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager in New York, NY. You will lead private equity fund engagements, oversee daily fund operations, and mentor a growing accounting team, delivering accurate reporting and compliance.

This on-site role offers strong compensation, a discretionary bonus, and exposure to complex fund structures within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Deep private equity fund accounting expertise.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fund operations for private equity funds.
• Lead accounting activities and oversee capital calls, distributions, and financial statements.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members.
• Analyze LPAs and fund structures, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Drive process improvements and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

Fund Accounting Manager

$100000 - $170000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

Lead high-profile private equity fund engagements, mentor talented teams, and accelerate your career with a growing industry leader offering strong compensation, bonus potential, and exposure to complex investment structures!

A bit about us:

A leading private capital services organization is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to join its expanding fund administration team. This role offers the opportunity to oversee complex private equity fund operations, support premier investment sponsors, and lead teams responsible for critical accounting and reporting functions across the full fund lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring deep private equity fund accounting expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $170,000 annually
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to the full private equity fund lifecycle
• Opportunity to work with newly launched and innovative investment funds
• Leadership and team development responsibilities
• Significant career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional and technical development
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment
• Opportunity to influence operational efficiencies and process improvements

Job Details

• Partner closely with Directors and Managing Directors to oversee daily fund operations
• Independently manage accounting and operational activities for private equity funds
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients with limited oversight
• Analyze Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) and governing documents to summarize key economics and fund structures
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Oversee preparation and review of capital calls, distributions, financial statements, waterfalls, IRR calculations, and related deliverables
• Review and approve fund deliverables prior to senior leadership review
• Perform complex analyses of financial reporting, capital events, and private equity transactions
• Support onboarding and setup of new client fund structures
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives
• Ensure delivery of high-quality client service and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on fund reporting matters

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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.