About the role

Job Title - Vice President – Private Equity Fund Accounting

Location - India (primary hub: Hybrid/Onsite—flexible)

Reporting Line

Direct reports: Asst. Vice President, Senior Fund Accountant, Fund Accountant

Role Purpose

Lead the end-to-end private equity fund accounting function across multiple vintages, strategies (buyout, growth, venture, co-invest, secondaries), and structures (LP funds, feeder funds, parallel vehicles, SPVs). Own the platform , process , people , and client service pillars to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, investor servicing, and regulatory compliance at scale. Serve as a critical liaison with Front Office, Investor Relations, Tax, Compliance, and external administrators/auditors.

Core Responsibilities

1) Process (Operating Model, Reporting, Compliance)

Financial Close & Reporting: Own monthly/quarterly close for funds and feeder vehicles; deliver financial statements (US GAAP/IFRS), partner capital accounts, and investor-level reporting with high accuracy and speed.
Capital Activity Operations: Oversee end-to-end workflows for capital calls, distributions, true-ups, equalizations, and side letter economics—ensuring precision and timely investor communications.
Valuations & Waterfalls: Coordinate fair value measurements (ASC 820/IFRS 13) and run waterfall allocations (deal-by-deal/fund-as-a-whole) including carried interest, preferred return, and catch-ups.
Regulatory & Tax: Ensure compliance with AIFMD, Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS, and local filings. Partner with Tax for K-1/Investor tax packs and jurisdictional complexities.
Policies & SOPs: Author, maintain, and enforce global accounting policies, playbooks, RACI matrices, and escalation protocols. Drive QA/QC reviews and exception management.
Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; reduce close-to-report cycle time, lower error rates, and eliminate manual reconciliations through automation and standardization.

2) Client Service (LP/GP Experience, Stakeholder Management)

Investor Excellence: Serve as senior point of contact for LPs, addressing complex inquiries and bespoke reporting. Maintain SLAs for response times and accuracy.
Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with Deal Teams, Portfolio Monitoring, IR, Legal/Compliance, and External Auditors/Administrators to ensure seamless information flow and timely deliverables.
Onboarding & Transitions: Lead onboarding for new funds/investors, side letters, and transitions from/to administrators. Ensure change governance, cutover plans, and risk controls.

· Communications: Produce clear, executive-ready materials—dashboards, variance analyses, waterfall summaries, and board/regulatory packs. Anticipate issues and proactively manage expectations

3) Platform (Technology, Data, Controls)

Systems Ownership: Drive roadmap, selection, and optimization of the fund accounting tech stack (e.g., GL, waterfall, capital activity modules, data warehouse, BI/visualization tools). Champion automation for capital calls/distributions, waterfalls, and management fee/carried interest calculations.
Data Architecture & Governance: Establish standardized data models and golden sources for portfolio, capital activity, and investor records. Implement robust reference/master data management and reconciliation frameworks.
Controls & Security: Implement SOX-style internal controls, segregation of duties, audit trails, and role-based access. Ensure cyber-resilience and data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA as applicable).
Scalability & Reliability: Build repeatable, resilient operating models that support new fund launches, multi-currency books, and complex structures (blockers/aggregators). Target straight-through processing (STP) and best-in-class cycle times.

4) People (Leadership, Capability, Culture)

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor fund controllers and teams across locations/time zones. Build succession plans and career paths; cultivate a high-performance culture.
Workforce Planning: Align capacity with demand (fund launches, transactions, audit cycles). Optimize onshore/offshore mix and leverage managed services/administrators where strategic.
Skills & Training: Implement structured learning paths (PE accounting standards, waterfalls, systems), certification support (CPA/ACA/CFA), and cross-training programs.
Culture & Engagement: Promote accountability, continuous learning, and psychological safety. Recognize excellence and build inclusive practices that improve retention and productivity.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timeliness: % on-time financial statements; close cycle duration; SLA adherence for capital calls/distributions and investor inquiries.
Quality: Error rate per reporting cycle; audit adjustments; reconciliation breaks; control deficiencies.
Efficiency: Automation coverage (% STP), cost per fund/vehicle, manual touchpoint reduction, productivity per FTE.
Stakeholder Satisfaction: LP satisfaction scores, internal partner feedback (IR/Deal teams), audit outcomes (no material weaknesses).
People & Culture: Engagement scores, voluntary attrition, bench strength/succession readiness, certifications completed.
Change Outcomes: Successful fund launches, system upgrades, and process transformations delivered on scope/time/budget.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s/master’s in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred .
Experience: 14+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives; track record leading multi-fund portfolios and complex structures (multi-currency, feeders, parallel funds, SPVs).
Technical: Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS, ASC 946/820, waterfall mechanics (deal-by-deal/fund-as-a-whole), carried interest, fee mechanics (Syndication cost and deal cost fund, investment and investor level expenses), equalizations, and side letter economics.
Systems: Hands-on fluency with PE accounting platforms (e.g., Investran, Allvue, eFront, yardi, Workiva), BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), and workflow automation (RPA/Alteryx/Anaplan).
Leadership: Proven capability to manage global teams, transform processes, and influence cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels.

Competency

Operational Excellence: Process design, control frameworks, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate firm strategy into operating model, tech roadmap, and staffing plans.
Communication: Executive presence; crisp written and verbal communication for LPs, boards, and auditors.
Judgment & Risk Management: Strong accounting judgment; proactive identification and mitigation of operational and regulatory risks.
Ownership & Bias for Action: Comfortable with ambiguity; drives outcomes with accountability.

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