Fund Accounting Director (Boca Raton, FL) (Boca Raton)
GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY FUND ADMINISTRATORBoca Raton, FLLeading global private markets fund administration platform servicing institutional investment managers across private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, and other alternative investment strategies.The firm partners with many of the industry's leading sponsors and provides fund accounting, investor reporting, operational infrastructure, and fund administration solutions across complex investment structures.Job TitleFund Accounting Director – Private Equity / Credit FundsPosition SummaryA leading alternative investment services platform is seeking a Fund Accounting Director to oversee accounting operations and client relationships for private equity and credit-focused investment funds.This role offers broad exposure to the full private equity fund lifecycle, including complex fund structures, investor reporting, waterfalls, and fund operations, while also providing leadership responsibility across multiple accounting teams.The ideal candidate will possess strong technical fund accounting expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to manage sophisticated client relationships in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFund Accounting & OperationsDirect day-to-day accounting and fund administration activities across multiple investment fundsOversee preparation and review of:Financial statementsCapital callsDistributionsInvestor allocationsWaterfall calculationsIRR reportingReview accruals, investment activity, and complex fund accounting workpapersClient & Stakeholder ManagementServe as a primary point of contact for clients and executive stakeholdersMaintain relationships with:AuditorsLegal counselBanking partnersInternal teamsLead client meetings and provide ongoing operational support and guidanceTeam LeadershipLead, mentor, and develop accounting teams across multiple levelsReview and approve accounting deliverables prior to senior leadership reviewSupport training, development, and operational best practicesFund Structures & Technical AccountingInterpret and apply provisions within:Partnership agreementsGoverning documentsInvestment agreementsSupport accounting across complex structures including:Credit fundsMezzanine investmentsLoan origination strategiesAlternative investment vehiclesProcess Improvement & Special ProjectsDrive operational improvements and process enhancementsParticipate in fund launches, onboarding initiatives, and special projects as neededQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field7+ years of experience in:Private equity fund accountingFund administrationAlternative investment accounting5+ years of supervisory or management experienceStrong understanding of:Partnership accountingWaterfalls and investor allocationsCapital calls and distributionsU.S. GAAP investment company reportingExperience with:Credit fundsMezzanine investmentsLoan origination structures preferredComfortable with:PIK/OID calculationsComplex fund structures and governing documentsStrong Excel and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment