Manager, Fund Accounting - Private Assets

Citco; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health and wellness support

Parental leave

Job summary

Citco is seeking a Senior Fund Accounting Manager in Dallas to lead the Private Assets team, overseeing NAV calculations, financial statements, and fund expenses. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups and manage client deliverables with a focus on accuracy and timely responses.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years managing Fund Accountants, strong US/Canada GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in FIS Investran. Hybrid schedule in Dallas, with competitive rewards and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA).
• 4+ years’ experience in managing a team of Fund Accountants, Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors
• 3-5 years of fund accounting experience in Private Equity Fund/Administrator or related financial institution
• Knowledge of US/Canadian GAAP and other comprehensive bases of accounting
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills
• Strong project management and ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel and Word; experience with FIS Investran PE highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Oversee Net Asset Value calculations for Private Equity Funds, including financial statement prep, trial balance review and allocations.
• Review fund expenses (admin, management, carried interest) and client deliverables.
• Ensure documentation complies with internal/external/regulatory standards.
• Coordinate external audits and interactions with investors and clients.
• Mentor and develop team, conduct performance reviews, identify skill gaps.
• Liaise with Investor Relations, Tax, Financial Reporting and Citco groups globally.
• Provide technical accounting knowledge to clients as needed.
• Work with Client Integration on onboarding and conversions.
• Generate ad hoc reports as required.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Project management

Excel

Word

FIS Investran

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

FIS Investran PE

Job description

Job Description

About Citco

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future.

From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Private Assets team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• Lead and manage the team to archive departmental and organizational goals
• Implement strategic plans to archive business objectives
• Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations
• Oversee periodical Net Asset Value calculations for the Private Equity Funds, including Financial Statement preparation, trial balance review and Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations.
• Review the calculation of fund specific expenses, including admin fees, management fees, carried interest and other applicable fees
• Review accounting work, capital events, other client deliverables, investor statements and reporting prepared by staff
• Ensure documentation is compliant with internal and external/regulatory standards
• Review private equity funds’ partnership agreements, PPMs and other materials
• Ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures/best practices, external standards, and regulatory requirements
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in all aspects of operations and ensure all client SLAs are met
• Liaise with Investor Relations, Waterfall, Tax, Financial Reporting and other Citco groups/teams globally
• Act as a liaison with Clients on matters relating to Fund Accounting services
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to client queries
• Act as a liaison with external parties
• Coordinate, manage and monitor external audit processes
• Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients as needed
• Work closely with Client Integration team (including new client onboarding and conversions)
• Manage and coordinate the activities of team members
• Provide direction, support, and mentorship to team members
• Conduct regular meetings to communicate objectives, updates and expectations
• Evaluate team performance, providing timely feedback and conducting performance reviews
• Identify skill gaps and training needs within the team. Organize and facilitate training programs to enhance team capabilities
• Act as a liaison between the team members and senior management
• Encourage a proactive problem-solving culture within the team
• Implementation of efficiency initiatives in a timely manner
• Generate ad hoc reports as required

Qualifications

About You:

• You have a University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA).
• 4+ years’ experience in managing a team of Fund Accountants, Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors
• 3 - 5 years of fund accounting experience in either a Private Equity Fund, Private Equity Fund Administrator or other financial institution where the accountant has gained financial products knowledge
• Knowledge of US/Canadian GAAP and other comprehensive basis of accounting
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Especially Excel and Word), experienced user of the FIS Investran PE accounting platform highly desirable

Your well-being is of paramount importance and central to our success here at Citco. Citcooffers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs. Your base salary will be determined by several factors such as the role, experience, skillset, market conditions, etc. Furthermore, qualifying positions can participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more. Additional details about our total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process.

At Citco, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture by prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation, mutual respect, and collaboration. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let your recruiter know.

As an equal opportunity employer, Citco adheres to making all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. We believe that an inclusive workforce not only enriches our company but also drives us towards greater success.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our employees may perform other job-related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.

Job Info

• Job Identification 19030
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 08:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Park Central 7, Dallas, TX, 75251, US (Hybrid)