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Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions · 3 hours ago

Vice President - Fund Accounting

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions is seeking a Vice President for their Fund Team to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure high client satisfaction. The role involves managing a team, advising on fund accounting concepts, and driving business development efforts.

Accounting

Responsibilities

Proven ability to develop strong relationships on a global level (i.e. Executive, HR, Recruitment and Finance)

Strong management skills over fund team operations, ensuring the work quality and overall client satisfaction is high

Assist in business development and marketing efforts including conferences, marketing calls and marketing meetings

Oversight in company-wide technical training initiatives and a demonstrated ability fund accounting concepts at a high-level required

Partner with Business Development on additional work for existing contracts or on new pricing contracts and proactively provide suggestions on client pricing when applicable

Advise on high-level fund accounting concepts (i.e., complex waterfall structures)

Perform high-level client check-ins to ensure high client satisfaction

Provide guidance and advisory on high-level employee relations issues, staffing, performance management, etc., partnering with Human Resources

Ability to multi-task between different tasks and internal demands throughout the day

Responsible for identifying and implementing 'Best Practices' across the operations team

Act as subject matter experts on prospective client calls, partnering with our Business Development Team

Drive implementation of new policies, procedures, technology and overall initiatives

Responsibility for oversight of internally developed budget model, including capacity and gross profit; and

Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to the Senior Management and teams as needed

Ability to multi-task between different tasks and internal demands throughout the day

Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings; maintains personal networks; participates in professional development opportunities and

Demonstrate mastery of technical skillset including use of Excel and other software utilized by the Fund Team

Demonstrate mastery of subject matter when advising Senior Management or clients on questions or concerns

Demonstrated ability to handle more complicated employee relations issues pertaining to compensation, performance management, attrition, retention, etc

Ability to address more complicated client issues or concerns

Consistent resource for Senior Management with regard to technical questions or questions pertaining to team processes and procedures (i.e., 'Best Practices')

Provide daily leadership across operational teams and the overall organization

Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Team

Qualification

Private equity accountingFinancial reportingBudgetingForecastingClient relationship managementManagement skillsTechnical trainingMicrosoft Office SuiteInvestran softwareCoachingProblem-solvingTime managementAttention to detail

Required

10 + years' (relevant) experience in PE, Accounting or related field

10 + years' supervisory experience in the following: performance management (including coaching, progressive discipline, performance review delivery etc.), training, talent acquisition and retention

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills required

Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clients

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadlines

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, internal controls with the ability to exercise good judgement in selecting and interpreting information

Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships

Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties

Demonstrated networking ability with potential and/or current clients

Ability to train and retain Senior Management and oversee several teams with various client profiles

Ability to organize and prioritize work, assisting in the coordination of the work of other team members as needed

Advanced computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite and other financial systems

Ability to effectively provide team members and others with information, training and assistance as needed

Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex accounting procedures and analysis; preparation of work papers; general knowledge of financial reporting

Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving abilities