Fund Accounting Manager

Fund Accounting Manager

A leading middle-market private equity firm is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to join its team. This is a key role overseeing fund accounting, financial reporting, controls, and operational activities across multiple investment vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting across complex private equity fund structures
• Manage third-party fund administrators and review financial statement packages
• Lead year-end audits and serve as a key liaison with external auditors
• Review carried interest, waterfall calculations, management fees, expenses, and investor allocations
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, cash management, and credit facility activity
• Support investor reporting and regulatory requirements across U.S., Cayman, and Luxembourg structures
• Interpret LPAs and side letters to ensure accurate accounting, allocations, and distributions
• Identify and implement process improvements and support special projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the fund accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting and/or Big 4 with significant PE exposure
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and private equity fund structures
• Experience managing or mentoring team members
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated private equity platform in a highly visible fund accounting role with exposure to complex fund structures, senior leadership, and a broad range of accounting and operational responsibilities. The approximate salary range for this position is between $120K-$160K, depending on experience.