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Director of Accounting (Hybrid, NYC)

Formulary Financial

New York, NY · HybridFull-time$170–220K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$170–220K/yr
Location
New York, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPA Or Equivalent Accounting Degree

Job overview

The role seeks a seasoned accounting leader with extensive fund accounting experience in venture capital, growth equity, and private equity, who has managed teams, holds a CPA or equivalent, and leverages AI and machine learning to enhance investment lifecycle and compliance processes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fund AccountingVenture CapitalPrivate EquityManagementTeam ManagementMachine LearningRegulatory ComplianceTax ComplianceFinancial StatementsData SecurityCustomer ServiceGrowth EquityHiringArtificial IntelligenceInvestment LifecycleAuditSOC 1 ControlsSOC 2 ControlsSoftware SolutionsGAAPLimited Partnership AgreementsLLC Operating Agreements

Qualifications

8-12+ Years Fund Accounting Experience5+ Years Team Management ExperienceCPA or Equivalent Accounting Degree

Full job description

https://www.formulary.co/careers/account/director-of-accounting

What You Need

  • 8-12+ years of fund accounting impact and experience in venture capital, growth equity and / or private equity asset classes.

  • Demonstrated track record of impact and held a management position at a leading fund administration services firm.

  • 5+ years of experience hiring, managing and developing a team of fund accountants, inclusive of managing a team of entry level and experienced fund accountants.

  • CPA or equivalent accounting degree.

  • A keen interest in using AI and machine learning to solve complex problems.

  • Deep, practical experience with the entire investment lifecycle (from fund formation to fund dissolution) for venture capital, growth equity, and private equity asset classes.

  • Extensive knowledge of industry best practices for fund management and operations, including regulatory, tax, audit, compliance and other areas.

  • Experience with Limited Partnership Agreements, LLC Operating Agreements, and other legal requirements. Understanding of traditional close-ended fund structures, SPVs, GP entities, blocker entities, parallel entities, and other investment structures (e.g. evergreen, master/feeder, and series fund structures).

  • Thorough understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulatory compliance, specifically as related to calculations and journal entries.

  • Master proficiency in preparing fund financial statements (Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Schedule of Investments) and comprehensive Limited Partner (LP) reporting, including capital account statements.

  • Complete knowledge of the tax, audit and compliance regulations and requirements.

  • Experience with SOC 1 and SOC 2 controls to develop and maintain robust internal systems to ensure data security, operational reliability, and meet client audit requirements.

  • Fluency with software solutions and openness to explore and adapt modern technologies and resources to deliver an enhanced and more efficient client service experience.

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