Private Equity & Real Estate Fund Accounting - AVP

Core Responsibilities

Client Service & Stakeholder Management (Primary Focus)

• Serve as key contact for LPs, GPs, and Investor Relations teams, managing complex queries, bespoke reporting requests, and side letter obligations.
• Maintain high-touch communication standards, ensuring proactive updates on capital calls, distributions, valuations, and fund performance.
• Partner with Deal Teams, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and external auditors/administrators to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
• Lead audit coordination, managing deliverables, timelines, and issue resolution with external auditors.
• Drive investor experience enhancements, including dashboard reporting, SLA adherence, and feedback loops.

Fund Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS, including partner capital accounts and waterfall allocations.
• Review and approve capital activity (calls, distributions, equalizations) and ensure compliance with side letters and bespoke investor economics.
• Support valuation processes and ensure accurate application of ASC 820/IFRS 13 fair value principles.
• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance (Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS) and partner with Tax for investor tax packs.

Process & Controls

• Implement and monitor internal controls, reconciliations, and exception management to maintain audit readiness.
• Identify and execute process improvements to reduce cycle times and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Support system optimization initiatives (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and automation projects for investor reporting.

People Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and senior analysts, ensuring strong technical capability and client service orientation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Client Service: SLA adherence for investor queries, LP satisfaction scores, audit outcomes.
• Timeliness & Accuracy: On-time delivery of financial statements, capital activity, and bespoke reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Positive feedback from IR, Deal Teams, and external auditors.
• Process Efficiency: Reduction in manual reconciliations, improved turnaround times.
• Team Development: Training completion, engagement scores, and retention metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors/masters in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred.
• 8+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives, with strong client-facing experience.
• Expertise in US GAAP/IFRS, waterfall mechanics, carried interest, and investor economics.
• Familiarity with PE accounting platforms (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Competency

• Client-Centric Mindset: Ability to anticipate investor needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Technical Expertise: Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at managing cross-functional relationships.
• Problem Solving: Proactive in resolving issues and mitigating risks.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.