Fund Accounting Manager - Private Wealth

The Fund Accounting Manager will lead and oversee the day-to-day fund accounting, valuation, financial analysis, and reporting for U.S. and non-U.S. private funds. This position will supervise and mentor a team of fund accountants, coordinate with fund administrators and investment teams, and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and industry standards.

This hands-on, detail-oriented position will:

• Lead and manage daily investment activity, including funding investments and overseeing investment related expenses
• Supervise the preparation of investment portfolio forecasts, accruals, and variance analyses, ensuring alignment with GAAP
• Review and maintain portfolio management data (SPI) and oversee weekly reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Oversee the preparation of monthly Valuation Committee materials; coordinate with deal teams and general partners (GPs) on valuation updates and related communications
• Lead operational due diligence reviews for new and existing GPs and investments
• Review and approve monthly net asset valuations (NAV) and ensure completeness of supporting workpapers and reconciliations
• Coordinate and manage the preparation of annual audit workpapers and liaise with external auditors to support timely financial statement audits
• Provide oversight and guidance during transaction closings, including reviewing allocations, reporting deliverables, and addressing complex accounting questions
• Monitor daily cash activity, including authorizing administrator wires, investment funding, and expense payments; maintain accurate cash flow forecasts
• Serve as primary point of contact with external fund administrators, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and service delivery
• Respond to inquiries from sub-advisors, internal stakeholders, and senior management in a timely and professional manner
• Lead and mentor junior fund accountants, providing training, feedback, and performance support to build team capability
• Support the preparation of internal dashboards, investor reports, and board presentation materials
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
• 6-8 years of progressive accounting or audit experience, ideally within investment funds, private markets, or financial services
• Previous experience with Investment Company Accounting and ASC 820 (FAS 157) preferred
• Prior experience managing staff or overseeing accounting workstreams is a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines
• Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment
• CPA preferred