Audit Manager

Senior Manager Consultant - Private Equity Finance & Audit Leadership Role Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager Consultant with deep, hands?on expertise in Private Equity fund accounting, audit leadership, and financial reporting. This individual will operate as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders, driving high?impact initiatives across fund operations, financial governance, and audit readiness. This role requires a CPA, proven experience working directly for a Private Equity firm, and the ability to influence senior leadership in a fast?moving,

complex environment.

• Lead high-level advisory work across Private Equity fund accounting, financial reporting, and audit strategy.
• Oversee and enhance fund-level financial controls, governance frameworks, and reporting infrastructure.
• Advise CFOs, Controllers, and Fund Operations leaders on best-in-class Private Equity accounting practices, including capital activity, fee structures, carried interest, and waterfall mechanics.
• Direct audit preparation and execution, ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP, fair value standards, and investment company guidance.
• Evaluate and optimize fund operations, including process redesign, system enhancements, and operational scalability.
• Provide executive-level insights on fund performance, valuation methodologies, and portfolio-level financial analytics.
• Partner cross-functionally with tax, legal, and investment teams to ensure seamless execution across the fund lifecycle.
• Support strategic initiatives such as fund launches, system implementations, and organizational transformation.

• CPA preferred
• Direct employment experience within a Private Equity firm (not solely as an external auditor).
• Significant experience in audit (Big 4 or equivalent) with a focus on Private Equity or alternative investments.
• Advanced fund accounting expertise, including NAV oversight, capital activity, and complex fund structures.
• 7-12+ years of progressive experience in Private Equity finance, audit, or fund operations.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, ASC 820, and investment company accounting.
• Proven ability to operate at an executive level, manage multiple high-stakes work streams, and drive strategic outcomes.