Private Equity Director – Fund Accounting

Oliver James Associates

  • New York City, NY
  • $160,000-180,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
A global fund administration firm seeks a PE Director – Fund Accounting to lead accounting for complex private equity, real estate, and hybrid funds. Responsibilities include managing capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, financial statements, client relationships, audits, onboarding, and process improvements. You will mentor a team of up to 10 and collaborate with senior management. Location: New York or Dallas. No visa sponsorship available.Private Equity Director – Fund AccountingSkills & ExperienceMinimum 10 years in fund administration, including at least 3 years in a leadership roleStrong expertise in private equity and closed-end fund structuresBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related fieldExperience with fund accounting systems such as Investran is advantageousProven leadership skills with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesAnalytical mindset, adaptable to fast-paced, client-focused environmentsJob Summary / Introduction & Detailed Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to lead accounting operations for complex private equity, real estate, and hybrid fund structures. The PE Director will oversee the full fund accounting cycle, including capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, profit allocations, fee calculations, waterfall models, IRR, and performance reporting for closed-end funds.The role requires managing client relationships, leading audit and onboarding processes, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of investor reports. The successful candidate will mentor and develop a team of up to 10 professionals while driving process improvements and maintaining a strong control environment. Close collaboration with senior management is expected to enhance operational workflows and service delivery.Location options include New York or Dallas. Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Oliver James Associates