Private Equity, Director (Fund Administration)

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. is seeking a Private Equity Director to lead a fund accounting team, combining technical accounting with client leadership and process improvement for complex closed-end structures.

You will oversee NAV calculations, financial statements, capital calls and distributions, review fee calculations and P&L reporting, and develop waterfall models while guiding client relationships and onboarding across a team of up to 10.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of private equity or alternative fund accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of NAVs, allocations, waterfalls and financial reporting.
• Experience managing clients and developing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a private equity fund accounting team
• Overseeing NAV calculations, financial statements, capital calls and distributions
• Reviewing fee calculations, profit and loss allocations and performance reporting
• Managing the creation and maintenance of complex waterfall models
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Managing and developing client teams of up to 10 employees
• Resolving complex accounting enquiries escalated by junior team members
• Leading fund audits and ensuring their timely completion
• Managing new client onboarding and fund transitions
• Improving workflows, procedures and operational controls
• Supporting recruitment, training and performance evaluations

Skills

Private equity accounting

NAV calculations

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Client management

Process improvement

Waterfall modelling

Tools

Investran

Job description

My client is a technology-led fund administration platform seeking a Private Equity Director. This is not a stereotypical fund administration role. You will combine technical fund accounting with client leadership, team development and process improvement, while helping clients leverage modern technology across complex closed-end fund structures.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a private equity fund accounting team
• Overseeing NAV calculations, financial statements, capital calls and distributions
• Reviewing fee calculations, profit and loss allocations and performance reporting
• Managing the creation and maintenance of complex waterfall models
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Managing and developing client teams of up to 10 employees
• Resolving complex accounting enquiries escalated by junior team members
• Leading fund audits and ensuring their timely completion
• Managing new client onboarding and fund transitions
• Improving workflows, procedures and operational controls
• Supporting recruitment, training and performance evaluations

Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of private equity or alternative fund accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of NAVs, allocations, waterfalls and financial reporting
• Experience managing clients and developing accounting teams
• Strong systems, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Investran experience is advantageous