Manager, Fund Accounting | Providence, RI
A highly established private equity investment firm is seeking a Manager, Fund Accounting to join its growing finance organization. This is a key role with significant ownership across fund accounting, financial reporting, controls, and operational processes for a complex portfolio of investment vehicles.
The Manager will work closely with senior finance leadership, external administrators, auditors, investors, and internal stakeholders while overseeing a broad range of fund accounting responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting across multiple private equity fund structures
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Manage third-party fund administrators and review financial statement packages
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Review complex accounting matters, including carried interest and waterfall calculations
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Lead the year-end audit process and serve as a primary point of contact with external auditors
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Oversee capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and notices
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Manage credit facilities, including drawdowns, repayments, and covenant compliance
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Review management fees, fund expenses, and related allocations
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Oversee cash management, liquidity planning, and banking activity
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Partner with internal teams on investor reporting and ad hoc financial analysis
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Coordinate regulatory reporting across international fund structures
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Interpret LPAs and side letters to ensure accounting, allocations, and distributions are properly executed
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Identify opportunities to improve processes and support broader finance initiatives
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Manage and develop members of the fund accounting team
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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5–7+ years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting and/or Big 4 with significant private equity exposure
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CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferred
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Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and private equity fund structures
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Experience with complex fund structures, carried interest, waterfalls, and NAV calculations
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Prior team management/development experience
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Advanced Excel skills; Investran and Workday experience preferred
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Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior leadership, auditors, administrators, and investors
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Strong analytical and technical accounting capabilities
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Comfortable interpreting complex legal documents and applying accounting guidance
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Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
This is an opportunity to join a well-established private equity platform and take on a highly visible role within a sophisticated finance organization.
If you are interested in this role, please email Kyle Archer directly at [email protected] for more info.
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