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Dagen Personnel

Private Equity Fund Accounting Supervisor

Dagen Personnel, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215


Private Equity Fund Accounting Supervisor

Company Description:

Fast-growing finance and technology service provider to investment management companies has an excellent Private Equity Fund Accounting Supervisor opportunity. Due to its innovative technology and service offering, the team is expanding in the Dallas office. The team currently services a mix of private equity, real estate, and hybrid structures. The team collaborates with clients on new technology solutions, client service models to support unique structures, and operating models to meet an evolving and growing area within the asset management industry.

Position:

A Private Equity Supervisor is required to execute their role within the guidelines and procedures provided by the company and under the supervision and guidance of a Private Equity Manager and Director. The role requires the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations and working closely with any staff under their supervision. Review fee calculations, including waterfalls, profit and loss investor allocations, and investor and portfolio performance reporting, including IRR. Supervision of the reconciliation process, including trade capture, processing corporate actions, and pricing are an integral part of the role. Assisting in the development of the team, setting goals and acting as a guide and mentor to direct reports. The Private Equity Supervisor will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory (AML/KYC) and optional training. Additional client-specific training will be provided by the Private Equity Manager and or Director.

Responsibilities:

Assist in managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the management to ensure consistency of service.

Ensure the assigned Private Equity team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment.

Supervise a team of up to four Private Equity accountants facilitating their ongoing development.

Resolve fund accounting inquiries escalated by the Administrator.

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Private Equity team, including:

Capital Call and Distribution Processing

Investor Allocations and performance reporting, including portfolio and investor IRRs

Waterfall creation and maintenance

Preparation of net asset value calculations and financial statements

Ad hoc client and investor reporting

Ensure all aged items on cash and position reconciliations are resolved timely.

Review daily and monthly NAV calculations.

Develop and improve NAV calculation workflows and procedures.

Play a role in new client initialization and transition.

Pre-requisite Knowledge, Skills and Experience

3-6 years experience working in the Finance sector. Advantage if either at an Administrator, Auditor, or Investment Manager

Private Equity experience is not required but is a plus

Hedge fund experience is an advantage

Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Business Degree

Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required

Positive attitude and willingness to learn proprietary systems

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail and well organized

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently

Ability to coach and mentor junior employees and share knowledge and information across the team

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