Managing Director – Head of Fund Accounting

Ultimus Fund Solutions

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

Posted 11/9/2026full-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 PrinciplesMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyKnowledge of Complex Asset Types

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Hard Skills

Fund AccountingStrategic PlanningOperational OversightRegulatory CompliancePerformance ManagementTechnical GuidanceFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementClient Relationship ManagementTraining and Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationTeam BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAdobe Acrobat

Industry Keywords

Financial Industry TerminologyComplex Asset TypesDerivativesBank LoansPrivate AssetsSOC1 AuditsDisaster RecoveryContinuous ImprovementClient SatisfactionExecutive Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic oversight and direction to the Fund Accounting Department
Lead fund accounting operations and ensure high work quality and client satisfaction
Provide leadership, vision, technical guidance, coaching, training, and support to executive management and the department
Oversee SVPs and potentially VPs as direct reports
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 technology opportunities such as Artificial Intelligence
Engage in industry associations and events to stay current on regulations, the marketplace, and the competitive landscape
Advise executives and management on people management, goal setting, policy development, and strategic implementation
Develop and execute the annual Strategic Plan and communicate it to the department
Participate in daily, monthly, and quarterly executive management meetings
Conceptualize and implement initiatives supporting business objectives
Ensure adequate department resources for timely and complete reporting to clients and NASDAQ
Establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies with the Executive team
Review and support implementation of system upgrades
Recommend fund allocations and process changes to improve team efficiency
Ensure the training team has tools and resources to increase departmental knowledge
Review compliance with regulatory restrictions and recommend accounting procedure changes
Coordinate department disaster recovery efforts
Support independent SOC1 audits through research, documentation, question responses, and team coordination
Review operational controls for adequacy, compliance, and data integrity
Update documents and communicate procedural changes
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 department goals
Foster performance and accountability among managers and associates
Communicate changes and company information through group meetings
Mentor through instruction, coaching, on-the-job experiences, modeling effective practices, and advising
Oversee client requests and ensure client needs are met
Communicate with fund administration, transfer agency, and fund 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
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Adobe Acrobat proficiency
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
Occasional travel of approximately 10% or less

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