Fund Accountant
We are seeking a highly skilled Fund Accountant to join our team within the Private Equity & Real Estate Fund Services (PERA) Fund Accounting Business Unit of the Alternative Investment Services Group.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring team compliance with operating policies, procedures, and guidelines in the completion of Net Asset Valuations (NAV) across our Private Equity/Debt Fund Structures. This position offers the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, communication, and technical expertise.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Direct and indirect management/supervision of PERA Fund Accounting staff.
* Supervise and review the work performed by PERA Fund Accounting staff, in Ireland and other locations as applicable.
* Manage internal workflows to ensure internal and client deadlines are met.
* Manage expectations with client contacts.
* Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial work papers; including portfolio schedules, accrual schedules, profit & loss schedules, and partner capital allocations.
* Prepare and/or review investor capital call and distribution calculations; including the review of investor notices.
* Process Fund Sub-Closes on accounting systems or accounting workpapers.
* Prepare and/or review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries.
* Prepare and/or review quarterly management fee calculations, and other Fund calculations as applicable.
* Prepare and/or review client-related correspondence.
* Coordinate annual audit with Fund Auditors.
* Prepare and/or review Fund Waterfall calculations and Partner Capital Account allocations.
* Review Fund governing documents, including Limited Partnership Agreements and Offering Memoranda, to ensure consistency with accounting procedures and calculations in use.
* Establish and maintain working relationships with key client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers, and banking personnel.
* Participate in ad-hoc client/internal projects as required.
* Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of new systems and products.
* Coordinate client deliverables, both with clients and internally, such as financial statements, capital calls, and distribution notices.
* Review and approve all transactions (money movement, trades, etc.) in accordance with established guidelines.
* Assist team in ensuring all accounting procedures and calculations are consistent with governing documents.
* Meet all requirements for the performance planning process including goal setting, regular and immediate feedback, and submission of formalized performance appraisals. Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures.
* Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures.
* Assist with planning and management of ad-hoc client and corporate project work.
* Coordinate and implement training and development activities across the team.
* Assist with recruitment of new staff.
* Manage absences, timekeeping, and holiday/cover arrangements within the teams.
* Set and maintain standards of personal and professional performance and behavior; ensuring staff accountability and adherence to company policies and procedures.
* Schedule and conduct team meetings.
* Provide coaching, guidance, and support to staff on technical, professional, and client issues.
* Manage the administration billing process.
* Review and delivery of client KPIs.
Requirements:
* Candidates must have a University degree (an Accounting degree strongly preferred; Business, Mathematics, Finance, or Economics degree required).
* Prior accounting system experience required.
* iGLS/Geneva system experience desirable.
* ACA/ACCA qualification is desirable, but not required.
* Private Equity, Private Debt, Hedge Fund, or Real Estate experience desirable.
* Previous Fund Accounting or corporate accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
* Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel/MS Word/MS PowerPoint.
* Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong written & verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills.
* Proven ability to build, train, and manage effective teams.
The estimated salary for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.