Private Markets - Fund Accounting Manager

Fund Accounting Manager - Private Markets Central New Jersey, Metropark area Hybrid, 3 days in office A growing boutique fund administrator is hiring a Fund Accounting Manager to lead a portfolio of private markets client engagements. You’ll be the day-to-day lead for your clients, manage the team responsible for their accounting and reporting, and stay close to the technical work that matters most, from interpreting fund agreements to reviewing distribution waterfalls and financial statements. This is an opportunity to own the full engagement, from onboarding new funds to working directly with fund managers, auditors, tax teams, and other external partners. You’ll have room to develop your team while staying hands-on with complex fund structures and deliverables. What you’ll own Lead day-to-day fund accounting, client communication, and delivery across a portfolio of alternative investment clients. Review financial statements, general ledgers, supporting workpapers, capital calls, distributions, and realized and unrealized waterfall allocations. Interpret fund governing documents and apply their terms to investor allocations, reporting, and fund-level calculations, including IRRs. Help onboard new funds, legal entities, and investors, and coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, legal teams, and banking partners. Train and develop engagement team members, set performance goals, and provide feedback.