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Interim Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting (Contract)

Client Overview

  • Our client is a large institutional private equity investment manager seeking an experienced Interim Manager to provide gap coverage within its Fund Accounting team. This is a 6- to 7-month engagement supporting a high-performing team during a critical transition period.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Fund Accounting, this individual will oversee the review and approval of accounting and investor reporting deliverables across a diverse portfolio of private equity and venture capital funds. The ideal candidate is someone who can quickly integrate into the team, work independently, and contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up.

Short Overview Of Responsibilities:

  • Review and approve quarterly and annual fund accounting deliverables for private equity and venture capital funds.
  • Oversee fund reporting across fund of funds, direct investment, and secondary investment strategies.
  • Review fund accounting packages, management fee calculations, carried interest and waterfall calculations, and capital activity.
  • Review and approve financial statements, audited financial statements, investor statements, and ILPA reporting.
  • Review investment valuations and fund and investor performance reporting.
  • Coordinate with fund administrators, investor relations, auditors, tax advisors, legal teams, and internal investment professionals.
  • Support the annual audit process and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
  • Identify issues proactively, solve problems independently, and provide guidance to the broader accounting team.

Profile For Success Should Include:

  • Approximately 8 to 12 years of experience within private equity or venture capital fund accounting.
  • Experience working within a fund administrator or directly on the fund accounting or fund finance team of an investment manager.
  • Strong experience reviewing and approving complex fund accounting deliverables rather than solely preparing them.
  • Deep understanding of private equity fund structures, investor reporting, management fees, carried interest, and waterfall calculations.
  • Experience supporting fund of funds, direct investment, and secondary investment strategies.
  • Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment and able to become productive with minimal onboarding.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong reviewer with a proven ability to sign off on critical accounting and investor reporting deliverables.
  • Ability to quickly learn new processes and operate with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Available to commit to a 6 to 7 month engagement beginning in November 2026.

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