Apex Group - Assistant Vice President - Private Equity Fund Accounting

Private Equity Fund Accounting - AVP

Job Description :

Core Responsibilities :

1. Client Service & Stakeholder Management (Primary Focus) :

- Serve as key contact for LPs, GPs, and Investor Relations teams, managing complex queries, bespoke reporting requests, and side letter obligations.

- Maintain high-touch communication standards, ensuring proactive updates on capital calls, distributions, valuations, and fund performance.

- Partner with Deal Teams, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and external auditors/administrators to ensure timely and accurate information flow.

- Lead audit coordination, managing deliverables, timelines, and issue resolution with external auditors.

- Drive investor experience enhancements, including dashboard reporting, SLA adherence, and feedback loops.

2. Fund Accounting & Reporting :

- Oversee quarterly and annual financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS, including partner capital accounts and waterfall allocations.

- Review and approve capital activity (calls, distributions, equalizations) and ensure compliance with side letters and bespoke investor economics.

- Support valuation processes and ensure accurate application of ASC 820/IFRS 13 fair value principles.

- Ensure regulatory reporting compliance (Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS) and partner with Tax for investor tax packs.

3. Process & Controls :

- Implement and monitor internal controls, reconciliations, and exception management to maintain audit readiness.

- Identify and execute process improvements to reduce cycle times and enhance reporting accuracy.

- Support system optimization initiatives (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and automation projects for investor reporting.

4. People Leadership :

- Manage and mentor a team of analysts and senior analysts, ensuring strong technical capability and client service orientation.

- Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

- Client Service : SLA adherence for investor queries, LP satisfaction scores, audit outcomes.

- Timeliness & Accuracy : On-time delivery of financial statements, capital activity, and bespoke reports.

- Stakeholder Engagement : Positive feedback from IR, Deal Teams, and external auditors.

- Process Efficiency : Reduction in manual reconciliations, improved turnaround times.

- Team Development : Training completion, engagement scores, and retention metrics.

Qualifications & Experience :

- Bachelors/masters in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred.

- 5+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives, with strong client-facing experience.

- Expertise in US GAAP/IFRS, waterfall mechanics, carried interest, and investor economics.

- Familiarity with PE accounting platforms (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and reporting tools.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills