Head of Private Markets Finance & Fund Operations

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Senior Finance executive as SVP, Director of Finance for Private Markets in New York. The role offers a $260,000 base + $90,000 bonus with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

Responsibilities include directing fund accounting and financial reporting, overseeing fund operations and liquidity, and serving as a strategic partner to Investment Teams. CPA is ideal and strong experience in private markets is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred or CPA credential.
• Experience auditing within financial services, asset management, or alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full scope of accounting operations including quarterly closes, NAV production, and fund-level waterfalls.
• Oversee credit facilities, lending reporting, and capital calls/distributions lifecycle.
• Partner with Investment Teams on structuring new funds and fee frameworks.
• Coordinate regulatory filings (Form PF, Form ADV, etc.) and tax coordination with Tax/Law teams.
• Drive automation to scale fund accounting workflows and manage external providers.

Skills

CPA ideal

Financial leadership

Education

CPA

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Senior Finance executive as SVP, Director of Finance for Private Markets in New York. The role offers a $260,000 base + $90,000 bonus with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

Responsibilities include directing fund accounting and financial reporting, overseeing fund operations and liquidity, and serving as a strategic partner to Investment Teams. CPA is ideal and strong experience in private markets is preferred.