ResponsibilitiesThe Vice President will be responsible for supervising Accounting Managers in their daily responsibilities of maintaining the books and records for several closed-end funds and separate accounts within the Private Equity Strategies.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the monthly closing process for the portfolios; this includes pricing, reconciling portfolio data, and calculating management fees and the accrual of expenses;
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP;
- Ensuring compliance with key financial reporting controls and ensuring that evidentiary matter is appropriately documented to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley;
- Ad hoc assistance in the research of technical guidance and implementation of new accounting pronouncements;
- Reviewing calculations of fund and client specific performance;
- Reviewing consolidated fund information within the strategy; and
- Reviewing and/or assisting in the preparation of a variety of ad-hoc requests from Client Services and the Investment Team.
Qualifications- A minimum of 13 -15 years accounting experience within the financial services industry, preferably in the investment management industry;
- Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis;
- Excellent understanding of accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules;
- Strong understanding and experience with a back leverage facility/financing structure;
- Understanding of investment exclusion rights/participation;
- Knowledge of season and sell strategy/treatment;
- Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word;
- Experience with Geneva and/or Geneva World Investor, accounting systems is a plus; and
- Knowledge of Investran.
Personal Attributes- Relationship Building; works effectively with strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Ability to elicit cooperation from and gain the confidence of a wide variety of participants including other departments and third-party service providers.
- Communication; excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Independence & Collaboration; proficient at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; able to drive work effectively with limited supervision (at times) with high attention-to-detail.
- Flexibility & Organization; adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities; proven ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing demands; able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Driving Results; drives issues to closure; is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
EducationBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA a plus.
Base Salary Range
$160,000-$225,000 + discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package
For positions based in Los AngelesFor those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
