Manger, Private Equity (VP level)

Apex Group Ltd

$130K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
  • 6-10 years of professional experience, including private and audit.
  • Minimum 3-6 years of direct Private Equity experience (Hedge Funds not counted).
  • CPA preferred for professional credentialing.
  • Strong knowledge in Fund and Partner accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare work paper files for investment activities and financial calculations.
  • Review and validate fund reimbursable expenses.
  • Calculate capital calls and distribution metrics for investors.
  • Draft detailed fund financial statements and footnotes.
  • Manage partner allocations and capital account statements.
  • Audit coordination including SSAE 16 and fund audits.
  • Address investor and partner queries regarding financial analyses.

Benefits

  • High visibility within a growing organization.
  • Opportunity to innovate marketing processes within a dynamic team.
  • Cross-jurisdiction exposure working with senior management.
  • Involvement in diverse global marketing activities.
  • Commitment to a connected and inclusive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Manager – Fund Accounting Private Equity  (VP level)                

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Manager will work as part of a team-servicing clients, will have direct communication, and will work towards becoming an extension to the client’s finance organization.

Fund and Investor Accounting:

  • Prepare work paper files including investment activity, management fee calculations, IRR calculation, unrealized/realized waterfall calculations, etc.
  • Review fund reimbursable expenses.
  • Prepare capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices.
  • Prepare fund financial statements with footnotes and supporting schedules.
  • Prepare partner allocations and capital account statements.
  • Understand/review of LPAs, purchase/sales agreement, side letters, etc.
  • Coordinate and support the audit for both SSAE 16 audit and fund audit.
  • Support the tax team with information to prepare tax compliance/reports.
  • Assist with other regulatory reporting.
  • Responsible for investor and partner queries (i.e. audit confirmation, investor cash flow, IRR analysis, etc.).

Cash forecasting and budgeting:

  • Responsible for bank and brokerage reconciliations.
  • Assist with Ad hoc financial analysis for client.
  • Assist with credit facility drawdowns for the fund.

Portfolio Accounting:

  • Track portfolio company transactions (purchases, income, liquidity).
  • Understand complex investment structures (hold companies, blockers, tax withholding, etc.).
  • Calculate investment IRR.
  • Accounting for holding companies and blocker entities.

Skills Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
  • 6 -10 years of professional experience (A mix of private and audit preferred).
  • Minimum 3-6 years of direct Private Equity experience (Hedge Funds do not count as relevant experience).
  • CPA Preferred.
  • Strong Fund and Partner accounting knowledge.
  • Credit funds exposure.
  • Portfolio accounting, complex investment structures preferred.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly motivated with ability to multitask.
  • Special Skills:
  • Experience in fund accounting with a focus on private equity experience.
  • Knowledge with LPA or other governing documents.
  • Experience with waterfall calculations.
  • Basic knowledge of Level 3 valuation methodologies.
  • Experience with audit process, including internal control and test of details.
  • Knowledge of US GAAP with an emphasis on investment partnerships.
  • Our Services Focus On:
  • Fund accounting and financial reporting - Offering exceptional technical accounting and reporting capabilities tailored to the specific needs of structures and clients.
  • Governance, management and control - Ensuring statutory duties and governance are undertaken with appropriate diligence.
  • Administration of Private Equity structures - Delivering a responsive, client focused administration service.

What you will get in return:

  • A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
  • The ability to define marketing processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business
  • Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
  • Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global marketing team.
  • The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.

Salary ranges from USD $130,000 to USD 140,000. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

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