Private Equity Fund Accounting Director | Hybrid

Gen II Fund Services; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen II Fund Services, a leading tech-enabled Private Equity Fund Administrator, seeks a Fund Accounting Director to lead global fund accounting operations, mentor staff, and drive process improvements. The role emphasizes client interaction, rigorous review of investments, accruals, and footnotes, with a focus on complex waterfall models and US GAAP reporting.

You will direct day-to-day activities for multiple sponsors, collaborate with auditors and lawyers, and ensure high-quality deliverables

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fund accounting experience in PE or related financial institution.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics and/or Finance.
• Advanced Mezzanine/Credit/Loan Origination investment experience preferred.
• Comfortable with PIK/OID calculations.
• Advanced experience in capital calls and distributions with waterfalls/IRRs.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP reporting for investment funds.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day accounting and fund administration for multiple sponsors.
• Hands-on preparation and review of workpapers, investments, accruals, financials with footnotes, and investor allocations.
• Frequent client interaction and executive-level communication.
• Lead, direct, and coach Staff Accountants across levels.
• Oversee initial setup of client funds deliverables and sign-off before MD review.
• Manage special projects as required.

Skills

Fund accounting

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Client interaction

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Gen II Fund Services, a leading tech-enabled Private Equity Fund Administrator, seeks a Fund Accounting Director to lead global fund accounting operations, mentor staff, and drive process improvements. The role emphasizes client interaction, rigorous review of investments, accruals, and footnotes, with a focus on complex waterfall models and US GAAP reporting.

You will direct day-to-day activities for multiple sponsors, collaborate with auditors and lawyers, and ensure high-quality deliverables