Define and execute the product roadmap for alternative investment accounting products, aligning with company goals, client needs, and the broader investment accounting platform.
Translate the nuances of alternative assets (e.g., capital calls and distributions, unfunded commitments, NAV and economic NAV, waterfalls, fee structures, secondary transactions) into clear product requirements and prioritized backlog.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis focused on alternatives to identify trends, client use cases, and emerging regulatory or reporting demands.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, articulate product vision, and prioritize features for development.
Serve as an internal subject-matter expert on alternatives accounting, including fund structures, capital account activity, performance metrics, and multi-basis/multi-GAAP reporting.
Partner with accounting, valuation, and data teams to ensure accurate treatment of alternative assets across GAAP/IFRS/statutory and client-specific policies.
Champion end-to-end workflows for alternatives (e.g., ingestion of capital account statements and notices, commitment tracking, NAV and book value alignment, fee and carry calculations, look-through and exposure reporting).
Engage regularly with clients and prospects to understand their alternatives accounting, reporting, and operational needs and to validate product direction.

5+ years of experience in investment accounting or product management, with a strong focus on alternative investments (e.g., private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, or fund-of-funds).
Deep understanding of investment accounting principles and financial instruments relevant to alternatives, including capital account activity, NAV and book value, fee and carry structures, and performance measurement.
Familiarity with relevant accounting and reporting frameworks (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS, and/or statutory/regulatory requirements) as they apply to alternative assets.
Proven track record of successfully managing product development cycles from concept to launch in a financial or fintech environment.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex accounting and operational requirements into clear, actionable product specifications and prioritized backlogs.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with comfort working with large, detailed datasets and complex cash flow/valuation scenarios.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technology, operations, sales, and client-facing teams and to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and clients.
Proficiency with modern product and project management tools and methodologies (e.g., agile, Jira, Aha, backlog management, discovery and validation practices).

Accounting Product Manager – Alternatives

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