Assistant Vice President – PE Fund Accounting
Waystone
Posted: 10/19/2026
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Demonstrates expertise in private equity fund administration, including fund accounting, waterfall calculations, and client relationship management. Proficient in Investran and advanced Microsoft Excel, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Private Equity Fund AdministrationInvestran ProficiencyWaterfall CalculationsClient Relationship ManagementTeam Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review and understand fund documents and structures to ensure proper application of accounting and reporting obligations
- Prepare and review fund accounting deliverables to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and review waterfall calculations and liaise with the Investor Services team regarding capital calls and distributions
- Complete daily internal requirements and sign-off before the end of the day
- Prepare and review annual financial statements and supporting information for year-end audits
- Ensure assigned internal and external deliverables are met
- Develop and maintain relationships with fund managers, auditors, depositaries and other stakeholders
- Contribute to team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work independently on assigned tasks and escalate issues where appropriate
- Support system enhancements, testing, process improvements and automation initiatives
- Act as day-to-day contact for assigned client relationships
- Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and support to junior PE accounting team members
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Technology or related field
- Minimum 6 years' experience in private equity fund administration
- Experience reviewing complex fund structures
- Experience leading client relationships
- Experience supporting junior team development
- Strong knowledge of Investran, including Database, Reporting, and Enterprise modules
- Strong understanding of private equity waterfall calculations, carried interest models and complex fund structures
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong knowledge of private equity, real estate funds, and fund accounting operations
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Hard Skills
Fund AccountingWaterfall CalculationsFinancial Statement PreparationAdvanced Microsoft ExcelComplex Fund Structures
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingSupervisionIndependent WorkProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Investran
Industry Keywords
Private EquityReal Estate FundsFund Accounting OperationsCapital CallsDistributions