Senior Fund Accounting Supervisor

FIS; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Senior Fund Accounting Supervisor to lead the Fund Administration team, ensuring client satisfaction and overseeing fund accounting deliverables. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in private equity accounting, providing an opportunity to shape the future of fintech in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of private equity accounting experience.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Thorough knowledge of securities and partnership accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting staff and deliverables.
• Review financial packages and statements under GAAP and IFRS.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams for issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Accounting Systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Geneva

VPM

Investran

Job description

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Accounting

Travel Percentage : Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients, and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

About the Team

Virtus from FIS is a leading provider of alternative investment services and technology solutions, specializing in delivering comprehensive front, middle, and back-office services to asset managers, banks, and other institutional investors. Virtus helps its clients manage their alternative investment portfolios, including CLO / CDOs, private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative assets.

What You Will Be Doing

The Fund Administration team is a growing, fast-paced business unit responsible for maintaining the day-to-day accounting and administration of open and closed-end funds of our clients. The Senior Fund Accounting Supervisor is a key point of contact for clients, fund financial controllers, auditors, and third parties, ensuring client satisfaction.

Develop, train, and supervise fund accounting staff, overseeing all aspects of client fund accounting deliverables and service levels.

Review all period-end financial packages, statements, reporting, and disclosures under GAAP and IFRS.

Assist with client onboarding (loading client tax lots, cash balances, Trial Balance, etc.) and year-end audits (backup documentation, sampling, etc.).

Liaise with internal teams, vendors, and third parties, serving as an escalation point for clients in issue remediation.

Calculate and review fund returns, process capital commitments, calls, and distributions.

Prepare expense budget analysis, expense calculations, and maintain daily and monthly accounting records.

Provide subject matter expertise regarding closed-end fund accounting and financial reporting for platform enhancements and technology development.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.

Typically, at least 5-7 years of private equity accounting and financial statement preparation, plus one or more years in a leadership role.

Thorough knowledge of securities, fixed income assets, investor accounting, partnership accounting, and consolidation accounting.

Experience with financial reporting, investor capital allocations, and waterfall structures.

Working knowledge of accounting systems (Geneva, VPM) and partnership allocations (Investran).

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced Excel skills.

What We Offer You

A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s a chance to shape the future of fintech. We offer:

• A voice in the future of fintech
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back
• Competitive salary and benefits

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FIS is committed to providing exciting career opportunities and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $131,000, based on role, level, and location. Actual starting pay depends on skills, experience, and education. Please discuss salary expectations with your recruiter.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for reference.

For US positions, a drug test may be required after conditional offer. ADA accommodations are available; requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

FIS primarily recruits directly; we do not accept resumes from non-preferred agencies and are not responsible for fees related to such resumes.