Private Equity Fund Accounting Director

Atlas Search; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading global fund administrator is seeking a Private Equity Director to oversee fund accounting processes and manage a growing team. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in fund administration and 3 years in a leadership role. This position offers competitive salary and extensive career growth opportunities within a tech-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in private equity fund administration or alternative investment accounting.
• At least 3+ years in a management/supervisory role with proven success leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, performance reporting, and private equity structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage closed-end fund accounting processes, including capital calls, distributions, and NAV calculations.
• Oversee fee calculations and P&L allocations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Private equity fund administration

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Fund accounting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Investran

Job description

Overview

A leading global fund administrator with over $400B+ in assets under administration is seeking a Private Equity Director – Fund Accounting to join its team. This is a senior leadership role, offering the chance to manage complex closed-end fund structures, develop client relationships, and lead a growing accounting team within a dynamic, tech-enabled environment.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

The Role

You’ll oversee and drive the delivery of private equity fund accounting services, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include:

• Managing closed-end fund accounting processes, including capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, and financial statement preparation
• Overseeing fee calculations, P&L allocations, waterfall models, and IRR reporting
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, serving as a key point of contact
• Leading and mentoring a team of up to 10 accounting professionals, ensuring workflows are efficient and well-controlled
• Managing audits, client onboarding, and fund transitions
• Continuously improving processes, systems, and team performance to maintain best-in-class service standards

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in private equity fund administration or alternative investment accounting
• At least 3+ years in a management/supervisory role with proven success leading teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, performance reporting, and private equity structures
• Excellent leadership, client management, and communication skills
• Investran experience preferred, but not required

Why Join

• Leadership role within one of the top global fund administrators
• Career growth with exposure to high-profile clients across private equity and alternatives
• Collaborative, tech-enabled environment with innovative fund administration tools and processes
• Competitive base salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Financial Services and Investment Management