Location
Washington DC
In Office Requirement
3 days, M-W
Position Id
EB-9231688039
Job Type
Full-Time Regular


Our client a growing private equity firm is seeking a Finance Manager, who will report to the Vice President of Finance and support the functions of the finance team. The team is responsible for all aspects of fund accounting and operations related to the Company's private equity funds as well as accounting and oversight of the Company, including but not limited to, maintaining the fund’s in-house accounting system, financial reporting, coordination of annual audits and tax returns, investor reporting, capital calls and distributions, budgeting, fund performance reporting and portfolio company valuations. The finance team also plays a supporting role in the fund-raising process and creation of fund documents, preparation of due diligence questionaries, as well as a supporting role in the acquisition and disposition of portfolio companies.

To succeed in this position, The Finance Manager must have excellent analytical, verbal and written communications skills and work well in a team setting, as well as on their own with minimal supervision. This individual will work in the office on a hybrid schedule and periodic travel may be required for meetings and other events that take place offsite.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Handle all aspects of fund accounting for accuracy and timeliness
  • Maintain fund accounting software (Investran) and investor portal (SunGard DX)
  • Monitor banking activity, ensuring all activity is properly recorded within general ledger
  • Prepare and review capital calls and distributions
  • Prepare quarterly/annual fund reporting package, including preparation of management fee calculations, waterfall calculations and partner allocation reconciliations
  • Review quarterly investor reporting packages
  • Prepare annual audited financial statements, including financial statement footnotes
  • Prepare and respond to ad hoc investor requests
  • Recommend & implement actions for process improvements, including process design and documentation
  • Maintain performance reporting for all funds
  • Read & interpret fund documents (e.g. limited partnership agreements, side letters)
  • Provide due diligence assistance during the fundraising process
  • Quarterly compliance reporting for fund debt arrangements
  • Oversight of staff responsible for fund accounting
  • Liaise with Investment team to prepare for up-coming deal closings
  • Liaise with the Investment team to prepare for disposition of portfolio companies
  • Assist with special projects and internal ad hoc requests

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Basic financial modeling, a plus
  • Independent with drive and motivation
  • Strong organization skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communications
  • Positive personality
  • Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance and business ethics
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Detailed orientation and deadline focused
  • 5-7 years of work experience in public accounting/auditing and/or fund administration on closed-ended funds (e.g. private equity, private credit, real estate)
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment and handle multiple projects and deadlines
  • Effectively work and communicate with members of the team to ensure established deadlines are being met in an efficient, accurate, and thorough manner
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
  • Investran and SunGard DX experience, preferred
  • CPA, preferred
  • Tax experience, a plus
  • Basic financial modeling, a plus