Manager-Fund Accounting

CSC; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC in Livingston, NJ, is seeking a Fund Administration Manager to lead client relationships and oversee private equity fund services. You will manage a service team, ensure accurate GAAP reporting, and drive process improvements across capital activity, waterfalls, and carried interest calculations.

You will apply advanced Excel and fund accounting platform knowledge (Investran/Allvue/Geneva) to maintain high-quality deliverables and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Leadership experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest.
• Experience preparing or reviewing fund financial statements under US GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, Geneva, or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client relationships ensuring superior client service with their client service team members.
• Deliverables include fund administration services provided to private equity funds such as: review financial statements, SBA compliance, capital activity, and distributions.
• Review SBA compliance reporting and SBA Form 468 preparation.
• Coordinate with internal teams on client deliverables as needed.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates through performance feedback and training.
• Lead client discussions, provide technical guidance, and identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Partner with clients and auditors to ensure timely and accurate year-end audits.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Financial modeling

US GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Client management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Investran

Allvue

Geneva

Excel

Job description

Livingston, NJ (Hybrid-3 days weekly on-site)

Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm

Some of the things you will be doing:

The Manager will manage multiple client relationships ensuring superior client service with their client service team members.

Deliverables include fund administration services provided to private equity funds such as:

• Review financial statements, and support schedules (GAAP & OCBOA)
• Review SBA compliance reporting, including SBA Form 468 preparation
• Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters
• Review waterfalls and partner capital account statements
• Coordinate with internal teams on client deliverables as needed
• Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates through performance feedback, technical training, and career development planning
• Daily client and team member interaction
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Perform internal administrative tasks, including document management and time tracking
• Review processes and make recommendations on how they can become more efficient
• Lead client discussions, provide technical guidance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery
• Partner with clients and auditors ensure timely and accurate execution of year end audits
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to complex fund accounting and operational matters

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required (CPA preferred). Leadership experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest calculations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing fund financial statements under US GAAP
• Knowledge of SBIC accounting and SBA regulatory reporting is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools
• Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, Geneva, or similar systems preferred
• Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
• Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines
• Experience delegating, training and supervising staff
• Experience managing client relationships
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

At CSC, compensation decisions are dependent on a number of factors including job location and the knowledge and experience of each individual. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 to $137,000.