Vice President, Fund Accounting

Kassen Recruitment; Jersey City (NJ); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kassen Recruitment is seeking a Vice President of Fund Accounting in New Jersey to oversee private equity accounting operations, manage client relationships, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. This senior role combines strategic leadership with technical accounting oversight across multiple teams.

You will guide accounting managers, address complex financial matters, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and support growth of the fund

Qualifications

• 8+ years in private equity fund accounting, investment administration, or related financial services.
• Experience leading accounting teams and managers.
• Strong understanding of private equity fund structures and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Oversee private equity fund accounting operations and client reporting.
• Lead accounting managers and teams; set priorities and develop staff.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with controls.
• Review NAV calculations, financial statements, and investor reports.
• Drive process improvements and technology-driven initiatives.

Connaissances

Private equity

Fund accounting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

NAV calculations

Financial reporting

Client relationships

Process improvement

Formation

CPA or CFA (asset)

Accounting degree

Outils

Fund accounting software

Excel

Description du poste

Strategic leadership meets technical expertise in this Vice President, Fund Accounting opportunity within the financial services industry. This position is designed for an experienced professional who can oversee complex private equity accounting operations, lead multiple teams, and strengthen financial reporting and client service delivery.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence operational strategies, develop accounting professionals, and lead initiatives that improve efficiency and support the continued growth of the fund administration function.

About the Role

As a senior member of the fund accounting leadership team, the Vice President will be responsible for overseeing private equity accounting operations, managing client relationships, and ensuring financial reporting and service standards are consistently maintained. This position combines strategic oversight with technical accounting leadership and operational management. The successful candidate will guide accounting managers and their teams, address complex financial matters, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and support broader business objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic oversight of private equity fund accounting operations, ensuring consistent service quality and effective financial management.


• Lead accounting managers and their teams, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development.


• Direct workflow planning and resource allocation to meet reporting deadlines and client commitments.


• Oversee the review of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, financial statements, trial balances, and investor allocation schedules.


• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of fund expenses, management fees, carried interest, and investor distributions.


• Supervise financial reporting activities, including general ledger reviews, capital transactions, and investor reporting.


• Interpret fund documentation and investment agreements to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and reporting practices.


• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and internal controls.


• Coordinate external audits, ensuring supporting documentation and financial information are prepared accurately and on schedule.


• Act as a senior contact for clients, providing technical accounting guidance and addressing complex service-related matters.


• Partner with internal departments to coordinate tax reporting, investor services, and other operational requirements.


• Oversee fund onboarding and transitions, ensuring accounting processes and client reporting requirements are properly established.


• Support client relationship management, including service expectations, reporting commitments, and operational performance.


• Lead recruitment, coaching, performance evaluations, and succession planning initiatives within the accounting function.


• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.


• Drive technology enhancements, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects.


• Monitor departmental performance, evaluate operational risks, and contribute to strategic planning and business initiatives.

What You Bring

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; a professional designation such as CPA, CFA, or an equivalent qualification is considered an asset.


• At least 8 years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting, investment administration, or a related financial services environment.


• Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership position overseeing accounting teams and managers.


• Strong technical knowledge of private equity fund structures, investment accounting, and financial reporting requirements.


• Extensive experience reviewing NAV calculations, financial statements, general ledger activities, and investor allocations.


• Advanced understanding of distribution waterfalls, carried interest calculations, fund expenses, and related financial modelling.


• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and other relevant accounting frameworks.


• Experience overseeing financial reporting, external audits, compliance requirements, and operational controls.


• Proven ability to lead process improvements, technology implementations, or operational transformation initiatives.


• Strong commercial awareness, financial analysis, business planning, and resource management capabilities.


• Experience managing client relationships, resolving complex accounting matters, and maintaining service standards.


• Familiarity with fund administration platforms, financial management systems, and reporting tools.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial reporting applications.


• Excellent leadership and people development skills, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management.


• Strong project management and organizational abilities, with the capacity to oversee multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Analytical, adaptable, and capable of making informed decisions in a complex financial environment.

Why Join

This opportunity offers the chance to take on a senior leadership position within a financial services environment focused on complex private equity fund administration. You'll have the ability to influence operational direction, lead and develop experienced accounting teams, and contribute to improvements in financial reporting, client service, and technology-driven processes. With exposure to strategic initiatives and opportunities to collaborate with senior professionals across different business functions, this role provides a platform to expand your leadership impact and contribute to the continued development of the organization.