Private Equity, Fund Accounting & Administration, Assistant Vice President

State Street; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

State Street is seeking a Fund Accounting & Administration AVP to lead a growing team delivering accounting and administration for alternative investment clients, including private equity. You will allocate income, determine fees, and manage capital events, while overseeing NAV reporting and onboarding of funds.

The role requires 5–6 years of PE experience, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to drive client satisfaction in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• Private Equity experience of 5–6 years preferred.
• Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired.
• CPA qualification is favourable but not required.
• Experience with Investran or Geneva favourable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing team delivering accounting and administrative services for one or more alternative investment client relationships.
• Allocate income to investors and determine management and incentive fees per waterfall provisions; process capital events such as capital calls and distributions.
• Oversee portfolio and fund level accounting, review and approve monthly or quarterly NAV reporting.
• Lead onboarding of existing client funds and launch of new funds.
• Commit to client satisfaction and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Design and champion technology solutions for complex reporting and data needs.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and participate in strategic working groups to improve processes and operating model.
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and develop staff to realize their full potential.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA qualification favourable

Experience with private equity/alternative assets

Tools

Investran

Geneva

Job description

Who we are looking for

State Street is an industry leader in providing administrative fund services to both Hedge Fund and Private Equity managers within our Alternative Investment Solutions business group. Our PE team delivers customized service solutions for investment funds that have closed end structures and a variety of portfolio investments. This opportunity uniquely offers candidates the opportunity to service hybrid hedge and private equity products for industry leading asset managers. The PE NAV role is the hub in the delivery of administrative services. Employees interact daily with functional teams including; trade operations, investor services, custody, tax, and financial reporting locally and in globally diverse locations.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Fund Accounting & Administration, AVP you will

• Manage a growing team of financial services professionals in the production and delivery of accounting and administrative services for one or more alternative investment client relationships.
• Primarily responsible for the allocation of income to investors, determination of management and incentive fees in accordance with the waterfall provisions, and processing capital events such as capital calls and distributions.
• Responsible for the portfolio and fund level accounting for numerous funds including the review and approval of monthly or quarterly net asset value reporting.
• Lead the onboarding of existing client funds and the launch of new funds.
• Demonstrate an unrelenting commitment to client satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence with internal policies and procedures and compliance with external governing regulations.
• Design and champion technology solutions to address the complex reporting and data requirements of clients.
• Proactively identify and participate in cross-sell opportunities.
• Participate in strategic working groups within the organization to improve processes and our operating model.
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and develop staff to realize their full

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective time management

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 5 to 6 years of Private Equity experience
• Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired
• Highly effective communication and management skills
• Ability to thrive and function in a high pressure deadline driven environment
• CPA qualification is favourable but not required
• Experience with Investran or Geneva favourable but not required

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $157,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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