Fund Accounting Manager

Wall Street Careers®; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wall Street Careers® is seeking a senior fund accounting leader to manage a team responsible for NAV calculations, financial statements, and investor reporting for complex private equity funds.

The role requires 4+ years of team management, 3-5+ years in fund accounting within PE or similar institutions, and strong Excel/Word skills. You will coordinate audits and ensure regulatory compliance across client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• At least 4+ years managing fund accounting staff.
• 3-5+ years of fund accounting experience in PE or similar financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of fund accountants and supervisors.
• Oversee NAV calculations for private equity funds and allocations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Excel

Word

Fund accounting platform

Job description

A top-tier global fund administrator serving complex private equity fund structures for institutional clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of fund accountants and supervisors to meet departmental and firm-wide goals
• Oversee periodic NAV calculations for private equity funds, including financial statements, trial balance review, and partner/shareholder allocations
• Review calculation of fund-level fees - management, admin, carried interest, and other expenses
• Review accounting work, capital events, investor statements, and client deliverables prepared by staff
• Ensure all documentation and processes meet internal policy and external/regulatory standards
• Act as primary client liaison for fund accounting matters, ensuring timely, accurate responses to inquiries
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process end to end

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 4+ years managing a team of fund accountants, senior accountants, and/or supervisors
• 3-5+ years of fund accounting experience within private equity, at a fund, fund administrator, or comparable financial institution
• Proven experience reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
• Advanced Excel/Word proficiency; experience with a leading PE fund accounting platform strongly preferred