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Position Overview:
The VP/Controller will be responsible for management and oversight of the day-to-day accounting, operational and financial aspects of the Company’s Luxemburg SICAV and Australian Feeders. In this position, the VP/Controller will manage a team of accountants and various external fund administrators. The VP/Controller will also work closely with the StepStone AIFM, legal/compliance and private equity, private debt, real assets and venture capital investment teams.
Essential Functions:
Assist with Offering Memorandum updates
Manage quarterly board reporting package preparation
Participate in quarterly board meetings
Oversee weekly/monthly investment valuation analytics and reporting for each compartment
Prepare monthly NAV reporting for management
Oversight of budgets and forecasts, including updates and analysis of TER
Review and approval of all work prepared by team members and fund administrators
Assist with preparation of semi-annual unaudited and annual audited financial in accordance with Lux GAAP
Monitor and assist with preparation of CSSF regulatory reporting
Coordinate preparation of annual audits with outside CPA firm
Coordinate and oversee preparation of tax reporting
Manage reporting requirements, determination of borrowing base and covenants for credit facility
Ensure SPI data is accurate, up to date and all inputs are consistent with fund administrator/custody records
Ensure all investments and expenses are funded timely
Ensure proper internal controls are in place and effective
Oversee creation of operational infrastructure and documentation of process and procedures
Understand offering memorandums and ensure all requirements are met
Manage financial and accounting aspects of annual distributions and quarterly investor redemptions
Manage relationships with all service providers
Support the investment team, which includes:
Managing the valuation process
Providing support for KYA information and other documentation needed for new investments
Understanding the structure of new investments, including the reporting and tax implications
Reviewing legal agreements
Oversee Treasury management functions, including:
Approvals of wire templates and wires
Monitor the Fund’s cash positions and prepare cash projections as needed
Manage the Fund’s line of credit facilities, including arranging borrowings and repayment, quarterly compliance certificates, review of interest and unused fee calculations
Manage a team of accounting professionals, including:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting team
Coordinating the work of the accountants to ensure the consistency and quality of work produced
Mentoring and training team members
Review all work prepared by the team
Coordinate deliverables across the team to ensure deadlines are met
Perform other duties as required, including but not limited to:
Accumulation and review of K-1s provided by GPs
Coordination and review of tax returns
Set up of new Funds, as needed, including obtaining EIN, tax filings, opening bank accounts
Support for the compliance reporting
Lead department level projects or initiatives
Evaluate foreign currency hedging and implement program as needed
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Minimum of ten years of private partnership, private markets or related accounting experience with several years in a management or leadership role.
Ideal candidates will have experience with Luxembourg registered funds
Big 4 public accounting experience focused on audits of alternative investment funds preferred
Experience with accounting for alternative assets
Experience with private market structures
Must possess a four-year college degree with a major in Accounting
Experience working in a fast paced and growing company with demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client, investment and company information
Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projections and achieve target deadlines
Ability to problem solve and leverage technology
Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs
Other Attributes:
Acute attention to accuracy and detail
Professional demeanor and an ability to work well in a team environment
Willingness and ability to learn and implement new programs and processes
CPA preferred
About us
Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.
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When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.
StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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