Managing Director, Head of Fund Accounting

Ultimus Fund Solutions

. Provide strategic oversight and direction to the Fund Accounting Department .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Fund Accounting, strategic leadership, and operational oversight, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to mentor teams, drive technical training, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Fund Accounting Technical ExpertiseStrategic Leadership ExperienceKnowledge of Accounting and Finance PrinciplesProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with Complex Asset Types

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Hard Skills

Fund AccountingStrategic PlanningRegulatory ComplianceOperational ControlsPerformance AppraisalsTechnical TrainingProcess ImprovementFinancial Industry TerminologyClient ReportingDisaster Recovery Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCoachingTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAdobe Acrobat

Industry Keywords

Complex Asset TypesDerivativesBank LoansPrivate AssetsSOC1 AuditsClient SatisfactionBusiness DevelopmentExecutive ManagementContinuous ImprovementIndustry Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic oversight and direction to the Fund Accounting Department
Lead SVPs and potentially VPs, providing leadership, vision, and technical guidance
Oversee fund accounting operations and ensure high work quality and client satisfaction
Drive technical and developmental training initiatives
Partner with business development in sales presentations and identify new service opportunities
Drive continuous improvement in the operating model, including Artificial Intelligence opportunities
Engage in industry associations and events
Advise executives and management on people management, goal setting, policy development, and strategic implementation
Develop and execute the annual Strategic Plan
Participate in daily, monthly, and quarterly executive management meetings
Conceptualize and implement initiatives supporting business objectives
Ensure adequate resources for timely reporting to clients and NASDAQ
Establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies with the Executive team
Recommend fund allocations, process changes, and system upgrades
Ensure the training team has tools and resources to improve departmental knowledge
Review regulatory compliance and recommend accounting procedure changes
Coordinate departmental disaster recovery efforts
Support independent SOC1 audits through research, documentation, questions, and team coordination
Review operational controls and update procedures
Oversee hiring, training, development, delegation, performance appraisals, salary recommendations, coaching, counseling, and corrective actions
Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings
Establish team and individual goals
Foster performance and accountability across managers and associates
Communicate company information and changes
Mentor through instruction, coaching, modeling, and advising
Oversee client requests and ensure client needs are met
Communicate with fund administration, transfer agency, and custodians regarding fund accounting activities
Perform other duties as requested and assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
15+ years of experience in a related field
10+ years in strategic senior leadership roles
Equivalent education, experience, and KSA’s will be considered
Fund accounting technical expertise
Knowledge of accounting and finance principles
Knowledge of complex asset types such as derivatives, bank loans, and private assets
Knowledge of financial industry terminology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work beyond the normal workday or work week as business needs arise
Ability to sit and stand regularly
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs
Specific vision abilities required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional travel (approximately 10% or less) may be required
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable associates to perform the essential functions