Exponent

Accounting Manager

Exponent • $100K — $125K *
New York, NY 10025Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep technical accounting expertise in venture capital, growth, and private equity funds.
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development and accountability.
  • Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week.
  • Ability to foster transparency and collaboration within the team.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day fund accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and waterfall calculations.
  • Supervise and mentor the accounting team to promote excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic insights and high-quality service.
  • Collaborate with tech teams to identify automation opportunities and improve workflows.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards, including SOC 1 and SOC 2.

Benefits

  • Work alongside industry leaders in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Opportunity to directly impact clients and drive process innovation.
  • Culture centered around transparency, feedback, and collaboration.
  • Hands-on leadership role with scope for professional development.
Full Job Description
Join a VC-backed AI-infused fund admin startup. The team is constructed of industry A-players, and has a backlog of prospects asking to become paying clients. Lead an accounting team in a hands-on, highly technical + highly strategic manner as the firm pioneers the next frontier in fund administration services.

Requirements

  • Hands-On Private Markets Accounting Expertise: Deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds to tackle complex fund workflows and deliver immediate impact on client service.
  • Strong Ownership & Team Leadership: A hands-on leader who leads by example, actively develops the team, and drives process innovation and maturity in a fast-paced startup environment where accountability is key.
  • On-Site Presence & Cultural Fit: Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week, embracing a culture of transparency, continuous feedback, and cross-team collaboration.


Responsibilities

  • Oversee Fund Accounting Ops: Manage day-to-day fund accounting activities including financial statement prep, capital calls, distributions, and ensuring accuracy in waterfall calculations aligned with LPAs.
  • Lead and Develop Accounting Team: Supervise and mentor staff accountants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while driving recruitment and training efforts.
  • Client Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, handling inquiries, delivering strategic insights, and ensuring high-touch service delivery.
  • Drive Process Improvements + Tech Adoption: Work closely with product and tech teams to spot automation opportunities, streamline workflows, and boost data accuracy using AI-powered solutions.
  • Ensure Compliance & Control adherence: Uphold strict compliance with regulatory, tax, audit, and internal control standards, including SOC 1 and SOC 2, to protect data integrity and operational reliability.


$100,000 - $125,000 a year

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About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
NASDAQ
EXPO
* Ladders Estimates

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