The Senior Manager, Fund Team is responsible for overseeing
the day-to-day operations of client Funds and communicate directly with the
General Partners of the Funds. This position will require regular interaction
with clients, team members and management.
This position requires a mastery of complex private equity accounting
skills, the ability to oversee the complete financial reporting and capital
call/distribution process and direct oversight of associates. This position serves as a resource to other members
of the team, in addition to Senior Management, providing guidance, coaching,
training and additional support as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES · Proven ability to develop strong relationships
on a global level (i.e., Executive, HR, Recruitment and Finance);
· High degree of client satisfaction including
with work quality and overall client satisfaction;
· Assist in business development and marketing
efforts including conferences, marketing calls and marketing meetings;
· Involvement in company-wide technical training
initiatives and a demonstrated ability of this at the team level required;
· Partner with Director on additional work for
existing contracts or on new pricing contracts and proactively provide
suggestions on client pricing when applicable;
· Oversee the preparation and distribution of
quarterly financial statements to the Limited Partners to report information
regarding the performance of the Fund;
· Oversee the preparation of schedules to support
the general ledger balances reported in the financial statements;
· Calculate, prepare, and distribute capital call
notices to the Limited Partners to notify them when contributions are due;
· Understand and interpret terms set forth within
the Limited Partnership Agreement;
· Calculate and review complex waterfall
structures;
· Complete required regulatory forms to ensure the
Fund complies with specific regulation requirements;
· Calculate and distribute proceeds to Limited
Partners to return capital owed to them;
· Communicate directly with the General Partners
and respond promptly to their requests to provide them with the information
they require;
· Review investment packages to confirm the
securities purchased are wired to the correct beneficiary and are for the
appropriate amounts;
· Calculate management fees owed to the Management
Company for the investment and portfolio management services they provide to
the Fund;
· Interact with auditors and provide them with
reports/support to assist them during the audit;
· Complete audit confirmations to satisfy procedures
performed for the audits of the Limited Partners;
· Ability to multi-task between different tasks,
client deliverables and internal demands throughout the day;
· Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to
the team, including regular training support as needed; PROBLEM RESOLUTION AND ADMINISTRATION· Ability to multi-task between different tasks,
clients and internal demands throughout the day; · Continually updates job knowledge by
participating in educational opportunities; internal company and team
trainings; maintains personal networks; participates in professional
development opportunities and;· Demonstrate mastery of technical skillset
including use of Excel and other software utilized by the Fund Team;· Demonstrate mastery of subject matter when
advising clients on various client questions or concerns;· “Senior Standing” viewpoint from other
departments within the organization entailing model leadership (i.e.,
demonstrated ability to follow internal processes across teams, etc.); · Demonstrated ability to handle more complicated
employee relations issues pertaining to compensation, performance management,
attrition, etc.;· Ability to address more complicated client
issues or concerns; · Consistent resource for team members about
technical questions or questions pertaining to team processes and procedures; · Conduct ongoing team trainings while providing
input as to the continued training opportunities at a global-company
level; · Provide daily leadership across the team and the
organization.· Additional duties as assigned by Senior
Management. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS · Advanced knowledge of accounting principles,
methods, procedures, internal controls with the ability to exercise good
judgement in selecting and interpreting information;· Excellent client service skills with an aptitude
to understand the clients’ business and maintain strong client relationships; · Dedication and motivation to achieve high
standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties; · Preferred experience with budgeting,
allocations, capacity and gross profit files; · Demonstrated networking ability with potential
and/or current clients; · Ability to train and retain management
(Associate Management, Management) and oversee several teams with various client
profiles; · Ability to organize and prioritize work,
assisting in the coordination of the work of other team members as needed;· Advanced computer and technical skills,
including the use of MS Office Suite and other financial systems;· Ability to effectively provide team members and
others with information, training and assistance as needed;· Ability to understand and carry out moderately
complex accounting procedures and analysis; preparation of work papers; general
knowledge of financial reporting; · Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and
problem-solving abilities. QUALIFICATIONS · 8 + years’ (relevant) experience in PE,
Accounting or related field;· 8 + years’ supervisory experience in the
following: performance management (including coaching, progressive discipline,
performance review delivery etc.), training, talent acquisition and retention; · Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or
related field;· Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or
related field strongly preferred;· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is
strongly preferred; · Experience in forecasting and budgeting during
an accelerated growth period; · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with
knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software a plus;· Ability to multitask, time management, attention
to detail, planning and problem-solving skills required;· Ability to communicate and interact
professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with
current and potential clients and;
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and
handle/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadlines.