Manager, Fund Administration (Accounting)

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to lead and scale a fund administration service focused on private equity, real estate, and real estate loan funds. The position involves managing a team of fund accountants and overseeing fund accounting and reporting deliverables to clients. The role is critical in shaping operational workflows, enhancing client experience, and supporting product development through technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic decisions on team buildout and operational policies
• Develop and improve fund administration workflows, applying best practices and process efficiencies
• Identify product development opportunities and provide feedback to product teams
• Hire, train, and manage a team of fund accountants
• Interface directly with clients to ensure outstanding client experience
• Serve as a technical accounting expert and advisor on significant business and accounting decisions
• Review and perform accounting, analytical, and financial reporting duties ensuring accurate client and investor activity reporting
• Review investor allocations, waterfall calculations, capital calls, and distributions in accordance with Limited Partnership Agreements and fund performance metrics
• Oversee annual audits, including review of audit reports, schedules, disclosures, and assist with Prepared By Client (PBC) lists and tax returns
• Research and provide guidance on recent accounting developments and their impact

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of fund accounting experience in private equity, venture capital, real estate, and/or private debt funds
• At least 3 years of people management experience including hiring, team building, performance management, coaching, and career development
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, hyper-growth startup environment
• Experience with fund-level accounting and reporting, including complex fund structures and consolidations
• Advanced understanding of complex accounting transactions, private equity investment structures, and reporting requirements
• Expertise in waterfall calculations, performance metrics (IRRs), distributions, and capital calls
• Passion for leveraging technology to improve business operations
• Experience in scoping system requirements and implementing new systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to deliver excellent service
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Compensation & Benefits

• U.S. base salary range: $130,000 - $140,000 USD
• Canadian base salary range: $140,000 - $150,000 CAD
• Actual salary will depend on experience, skills, location, and applicable local pay requirements
• Equity participation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Life insurance
• Mental wellness coverage
• Fertility and family support benefits
• Unlimited vacation plus company-paid holidays
• Paid family, medical, and bereavement leave
• Retirement savings plans
• Allowance for customizing home work and technology setup
• Annual professional development stipend

Location

The organization supports flexible work arrangements including fully remote options and physical offices in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Employees collaborate across multiple U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and international locations.