Senior Manager, Private Equity

Apex Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee client service teams in fund accounting, including private equity fund administration. You will drive staffing, process control, and timely delivery across multiple locations in the US.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of experience, CPA is desirable, and exceptional communication and leadership skills to manage complex financial workpapers and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 15+ years of investment fund accounting experience including private equity fund administration.
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing accounting teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall management of assigned client service teams with focus on process control and confidentiality.
• Lead and develop a team across multiple locations (≈10 professionals).
• Develop full project plans and manage client workloads to meet timetables.
• Review financial statements and accounting workflows for compliance and accuracy.
• Serve as a primary client-facing representative and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client service

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA desirable

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate intelligently with all team members concerning client fund specifics and industry best practices
• Direct overall management of assigned client service teams with a focus on consistent application of Apex process control procedures, workflow consistency, proper client communications, and confidentiality of client data.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 10 professionals across multiple locations, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Develop full project plans and manage client team workloads in order to meet established timetables and deadlines, including coordination with Apex Investor Services group
• Continuously evaluate workload of client service teams to ensure adequate staffing to meet client assignments, ensure individual team members maintain balanced workloads, assist team members with prioritizing, delegating, and managing temporary spikes in workload, make recommendations for new staff resources as needed, and ensure new hires receive appropriate training
• Identify inefficiencies and provide recommendations to management to address them through a change in procedure or enhanced technology
• Evaluate performance of individual client service team members and coordinate annual reviews
• Monitor and evaluate team hours to identify needs for additional training and or supervision, enhancements to Apex processes and/or workflows, and unusual client requests or working habits that require additional time commitments
• Maintain knowledge of accounting rules and reporting requirements pertaining to investment funds and registered investment advisors and ensure such rules are appropriately applied
• Strong experience supporting closed-end private equity funds is required; fund of funds experience is highly preferred.
• Review and approve quarterly and annual financial workpaper packages including detailed review of financial statements to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Review and approve all business workflows including capital calls, management fees, partner allocations, and investor distributions.
• Perform both detailed and high-level reviews of financial statements and related reporting deliverables.
• Review investment related legal documents, waterfall calculations, and complex investment transactions
• Serve as a primary client-facing representative, building strong relationships with clients and presenting complex financial and operational matters clearly and professionally.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degree and/or CPA are desired
• Minimum of 15+ years of investment fund accounting experience inclusive of private equity fund administration
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing teams of accounting professionals
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated client service orientation
• Strong project management skills with keen attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
• Able to perform well under pressure and be adaptable

Role is open to other US Apex locations:

New Jersey, NJ; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Evansville, IN; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Portland, ME

We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.

Salary ranges from USD $180,000 - $ 195,000 additional market competitive variable uncapped compensation based on performance. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.