Fund Accounting Controller/Director
Element 78 Partners, LLC | Charlotte | www.resume-library.com |
Fund Accounting Controller/Director
E78 Partners provides comprehensive solutions that span the private equity investment life cycle - from fund operations to initial diligence to exit readiness - we ensure deal and management teams unlock value at an accelerated pace. Supporting the entire office of the CFO on both the management and sponsorship level, our over 400 people solve the problems CFOs face every day to create value for their organizations.
Stronger Together
Together, with our team and our customers, we are stronger. Our people are our strongest element which we refer to as the 78th element of the periodic table, platinum. Our 'platinum values' hold us accountable to act ethically in all we do, care deeply about others, and succeed through teamwork.
Our team and our values are aligned around professionalism, passion and being true game changers!
Since our founding in 2016, we've experienced a wonderful period of organic growth delighting customers and through acquisitions.
We are currently seeking a Controller/Director to join our growing Fund Accounting team. Ideal candidates will have at least seven years of experience working in Fund Accounting as a fund administrator, bank, or other financial services institution.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, with plenty of career advancement opportunities. The role is based in New York, NY or Charlotte, NC with flexibility to work from home and be remote 2-3 days per week.
Responsibilities
Controller/Director will be responsible for providing the following to our clients
Serve as main point of contact with clients, to service all non-investment aspects of their firm
Oversee internal client servicing teams, to provide a team-based high quality work product encompassing daily, monthly and year-end finance cycle
Play an active role in the onboarding of new funds, including vendor review with clients
Liaise with the fund administrators for shadowing of the books, preparation of estimates, month-end NAV review, assistance with financial statement preparation, valuation of the portfolio, annual audit and tax work
Liaise with the fund administrators and clients regarding investor relations requests and ad-hoc requests
Review all monthly items including the operating expense schedules, month-end close packages containing financial statements and supporting files, transparency reports, and investor statements
Responsible for the review of year-end financial statements, including all statements and disclosures, and coordination with audit team for timely completion of audit
Responsible for the review of year-end fund and client tax reporting, including investor tax statements and tax returns, and coordination of timely completion of tax work
Oversee daily portfolio reconciliations and trade review on internal portfolio management system, supervising internal team's liaison with prime brokers and custodians
Review of fund's capital calls and distributions, and fund expense payments and budgeting
Responsible for management company oversight as it relates to finance, budgeting and vendor review
Provide corporate accounting department with regular reporting of revenues, AUM and performance
Ad-hoc requests and special projects as necessary
Assist compliance team with regulatory filings
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience; 2-3 years of managerial experience, preferably in Fund Accounting & Private Equity
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, strong Excel skills a plus
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail with a hands-on approach; willingness to dive deep into anything
Ability to problem solve and identify alternative solutions to complex situations
Ability to work autonomously and identify areas for continuous improvement
Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Compensation: A base of $(phone number removed) per annum, plus bonus and benefits
E78 Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health choices), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as someone with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
E78 Partners provides comprehensive solutions that span the private equity investment life cycle - from fund operations to initial diligence to exit readiness - we ensure deal and management teams unlock value at an accelerated pace. Supporting the entire office of the CFO on both the management and sponsorship level, our over 400 people solve the problems CFOs face every day to create value for their organizations.
Stronger Together
Together, with our team and our customers, we are stronger. Our people are our strongest element which we refer to as the 78th element of the periodic table, platinum. Our 'platinum values' hold us accountable to act ethically in all we do, care deeply about others, and succeed through teamwork.
Our team and our values are aligned around professionalism, passion and being true game changers!
Since our founding in 2016, we've experienced a wonderful period of organic growth delighting customers and through acquisitions.
We are currently seeking a Controller/Director to join our growing Fund Accounting team. Ideal candidates will have at least seven years of experience working in Fund Accounting as a fund administrator, bank, or other financial services institution.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, with plenty of career advancement opportunities. The role is based in New York, NY or Charlotte, NC with flexibility to work from home and be remote 2-3 days per week.
Responsibilities
Controller/Director will be responsible for providing the following to our clients
Serve as main point of contact with clients, to service all non-investment aspects of their firm
Oversee internal client servicing teams, to provide a team-based high quality work product encompassing daily, monthly and year-end finance cycle
Play an active role in the onboarding of new funds, including vendor review with clients
Liaise with the fund administrators for shadowing of the books, preparation of estimates, month-end NAV review, assistance with financial statement preparation, valuation of the portfolio, annual audit and tax work
Liaise with the fund administrators and clients regarding investor relations requests and ad-hoc requests
Review all monthly items including the operating expense schedules, month-end close packages containing financial statements and supporting files, transparency reports, and investor statements
Responsible for the review of year-end financial statements, including all statements and disclosures, and coordination with audit team for timely completion of audit
Responsible for the review of year-end fund and client tax reporting, including investor tax statements and tax returns, and coordination of timely completion of tax work
Oversee daily portfolio reconciliations and trade review on internal portfolio management system, supervising internal team's liaison with prime brokers and custodians
Review of fund's capital calls and distributions, and fund expense payments and budgeting
Responsible for management company oversight as it relates to finance, budgeting and vendor review
Provide corporate accounting department with regular reporting of revenues, AUM and performance
Ad-hoc requests and special projects as necessary
Assist compliance team with regulatory filings
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience; 2-3 years of managerial experience, preferably in Fund Accounting & Private Equity
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, strong Excel skills a plus
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail with a hands-on approach; willingness to dive deep into anything
Ability to problem solve and identify alternative solutions to complex situations
Ability to work autonomously and identify areas for continuous improvement
Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Compensation: A base of $(phone number removed) per annum, plus bonus and benefits
E78 Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health choices), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as someone with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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