Director- Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting (CFO Services)

TL;DR

Director- Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting (CFO Services): Serve as the primary client lead while overseeing teams delivering accurate and timely financial, accounting, and advisory services for alternative investment funds, with an accent on fund accounting, NAV reporting, and compliance. Focus on leading audits and tax filings, improving client-facing processes, and managing onboarding, cash management, budgeting, and fee calculations to drive operational excellence and departmental growth.

Location: 250 W 57th St, New York, NY 10107, USA

Salary: $130,000 - $155,000 (dependent on experience and location)

Company

Investor services group providing administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory, and compliance services for the investment sector.

What you will do

• Act as the primary client lead, building relationships and guiding clients on accounting principles and processes.
• Lead and mentor teams to ensure timely deliverables and drive operational improvements.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, NAV reporting, and fee calculations to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
• Manage onboarding, cash management, budgeting, and advisory services to align client expectations and support growth.
• Supervise direct reports and contribute to departmental leadership, including participation in meetings and training initiatives.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in the alternative investment management industry (hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and/or real estate).
• BS/BA in accounting and a licensed CPA (in-house experience is a plus).
• Deep expertise in fund accounting and financial reporting, with strong management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple client engagements with attention to detail, multitasking, and effective communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with tools such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, Expensify, NetSuite, and Sage.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 4 weeks of PTO (increasing over time), sick time, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match (subject to eligibility) plus medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Paid parental leave and additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Learning and development programs to support career growth.

Hiring process

• Interviews and discussions focused on leadership, fund accounting expertise, and client delivery experience.
• Evaluation of technical knowledge and ability to manage audits, tax filings, and reporting deliverables.