The Fund Accounting Function Leader is senior leadership position responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of our fund accounting and valuation function, including team management of 8 staff in addition to numerous outsourced resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee annual audits,
• Review and final approval of annual and quarterly financial statements, tables, and footnotes for 70+ private equity funds and feeder vehicles,
• Implement and oversee accounting processes and system of internal controls completed by internal staff and outside resources,
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes surrounding the financial reporting process,
• Oversee the review and approval processes for management fee and partnership expenses calculations and invoices,
• Manage all third party administrators and vendor relationships pertaining to fund vehicles,
• Work with Company department managers to meet goals, including Company corporate reporting deadlines, efficient management of investment fund lines of credit, etc.
• Coordinate/oversee tax filing process (quarterly or periodic withholdings for non-US limited partners (Forms 1042/8804) and annual Federal and state tax filings (completed by external accounting firms),
• Final review and approval of accounting positions in memos,
• Review valuations of investments and present conclusions to valuation committees,
• Develop and monitor annual department budget and forecasts,
• Present functional capabilities to clients and prospects, participate in periodic Back Office Best Practice events for clients and others,
• Manage, coach, and develop reporting staff.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:
• Must have a complete understanding of carried interest terms and calculations,
• Must be accomplished at financial statement preparation and presentation,
• Leadership of a fund accounting or similar function,
• Excellent communication and presentation skills,
• Excellent interdepartmental relationship skills,
• Knowledge of private equity fund services industry preferred,
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Must be detail oriented and organized and possess excellent analytical skills,
• Undergraduate degree (B.A., B.S. or B.B.A.),
• 8+ years' fund accounting experience,
• CPA strongly preferred

Benefits

At Hamilton Lane, our benefits philosophy is simple: to provide our employees with a competitive suite of benefits and services to help navigate through the complexities and challenges of working, living, raising a family, and eventually retiring. To do this, Hamilton Lane offers the following benefits:

Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health

Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.

Developing Your Career

Tuition and certification reimbursement programs are available, along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.

Supporting Your Family & Community

For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidates that join our team.

For growing family, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing parents.

Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing

Hamilton Lane contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan.