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HedgeServ · 15 hours ago

Private Equity Director

DFW Metroplex

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

HedgeServ is a financial services company specializing in fund administration, and they are seeking a Private Equity Director to manage the closed end fund accounting process. The role involves overseeing a team, ensuring accurate NAV calculations, and developing client relationships within the private equity sector.

Financial ServicesVenture Capital

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Private Equity team including:

Capital Call and Distribution Processing

Preparation of net asset value calculations and financial statements

Fee calculations and profit and loss allocations

Waterfall creation and maintenance

Performance reporting including IRRs

Ad hoc client and investor reporting

Managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the relevant Private Equity Managing Director to ensure consistency of service

Ensure the assigned accounting team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment

Manage and develop client teams of up to 10 employees

Resolve fund accounting enquiries escalated by Supervisor or Administrator

Develop and improve workflows and procedures

Manage the audit process ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits

Manage and complete client onboarding and transitions

Manage fund accounting recruitment, training and performance evaluations

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other stakeholder groups

Qualification

Private Equity experienceFund accounting managementNAV calculationsAccounting qualificationInvestran experiencePeople managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsClient focus

Required

10+ years' experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration firm with at least 3 of those at Supervisor level is desired. Alternative Hedge Fund or Private Equity Fund experience will be considered

Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Business Degree

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good people manager with the ability to coach and develop a team

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently

Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Strong systems, product and process knowledge – Investran experience ideal

Committed to delivery of results

Strong Client focus and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required