Vice President, Fund Accounting – Private Assets

The Citco Group Limited

. Lead and manage a team of managers and staff, providing guidance and support .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeJersey City • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in private equity accounting, including financial statement preparation and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven leadership capabilities in managing teams, client relationships, and executing strategic business initiatives.

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Private Equity Accounting ExperienceLeadership ExperienceUS GAAP KnowledgeProject Management SkillsFIS Investran PE Accounting Platform

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationNet Asset Value CalculationsWaterfall Structures KnowledgeGeneral Ledger ReviewTechnical AccountingMargin AnalysisBusiness PlanningNegotiation SkillsClient Deliverables ReviewAudit Process Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal AbilitiesTeam MotivationAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsPerformance Evaluation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordFIS Investran

Certifications & Qualifications

CFACGACMACACPA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityHedge FundsFund of FundsRegulatory ComplianceClient SLAs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of managers and staff, providing guidance and support
Execute strategic plans to achieve business objectives
Oversee resource allocation and workflow to meet client SLAs
Ensure efficient and effective daily operations
Oversee periodic Net Asset Value calculations for private equity funds, including financial statement preparation, trial balance review and partner/shareholder allocation calculations
Review fund-specific expenses, including administration fees, management fees, carried interest and other applicable fees
Review accounting work, capital events, client deliverables, investor statements and reporting
Ensure documentation complies with internal, external and regulatory standards
Review private equity funds’ partnership agreements, PPMs and other materials
Liaise with global Investor Relations, Waterfall, Tax, Financial Reporting and other Citco teams
Manage client relationships, respond to client queries and provide technical accounting and industry knowledge
Coordinate, manage and monitor external audit processes
Collaborate on client onboarding, conversions and service-level agreements
Review Private Equity division operating processes
Participate in recruitment, hiring and onboarding
Conduct team meetings, evaluate performance, provide feedback and conduct reviews
Identify training needs, organize professional development and coach team members
Liaise between the team and senior management
Foster continuous improvement, learning and effective communication
Participate in technology automation, procedure development, special projects and efficiency initiatives
Generate ad hoc reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA)
8+ years public/Private Equity accounting experience
Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably as a Vice President or equivalent
Skilled in negotiation, business planning, margin analysis, rating agency relations and technical accounting
Strong knowledge of waterfall structures, modelling and calculations
Successful record delivering large-scale business/technology reengineering initiatives in private equity, hedge funds and fund of funds businesses
Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting
Experience reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Project management skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Excellent interpersonal abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
Experienced user of the FIS Investran PE accounting platform highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus pool for qualifying positions based on company profitability and individual contributions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health and wellness support
Parental leave
Inclusive culture and accommodations during recruitment for people with disabilities