Fund Accounting Director

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Lead sophisticated private equity fund engagements, mentor high-performing accounting teams, and gain exposure to complex investment structures while earning exceptional compensation and bonus potential with an industry-leading platform!

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Brad Trombly

Salary: $135,000 - $190,000 per year

A leading private capital services organization is seeking a Fund Accounting Director to oversee fund administration and accounting services for multiple private equity investment sponsors. This leadership role provides extensive exposure to complex investment structures, fund operations, investor reporting, and executive-level client management. The successful candidate will lead accounting teams, drive operational excellence, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients while ensuring the highest standards of technical accuracy and service delivery.

• Competitive salary of $135,000 - $190,000 annually
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to lead premier private equity fund engagements
• Extensive client-facing exposure with executive-level stakeholders
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Exposure to complex and innovative investment structures
• Collaborative and highly experienced team environment
• Professional and technical development opportunities
• Work with a globally recognized private capital services platform

• Competitive salary of $135,000 - $190,000 annually
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to lead premier private equity fund engagements
• Extensive client-facing exposure with executive-level stakeholders
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Exposure to complex and innovative investment structures
• Collaborative and highly experienced team environment
• Professional and technical development opportunities
• Work with a globally recognized private capital services platform

• Direct day-to-day accounting and fund administration activities for multiple investment sponsors
• Lead fund accounting operations across private equity, credit, real estate, and alternative investment structures
• Prepare and review complex work papers, accruals, investments, investor allocations, and financial statements
• Review financial statements and accompanying footnotes for accuracy and compliance
• Serve as primary relationship manager for clients and executive stakeholders
• Maintain strong working relationships with auditors, legal counsel, banking partners, and other external stakeholders
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals across multiple levels
• Oversee setup and administration of new fund launches and related deliverables
• Review and approve capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, IRR calculations, and investor reporting packages
• Interpret partnership agreements, investment agreements, and legal documentation
• Manage complex fund transactions and accounting issues
• Lead process improvement initiatives and special projects
• Ensure operational excellence, technical accuracy, and client satisfaction
• Support Managing Directors with escalated operational and client matters
• Drive adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices

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