Oversee day-to-day Fund Accounting Ops: Lead accurate, timely accounting workflows including cap calls, distributions, quarterly and annual reporting, and audit prep, ensuring compliance with private equity and venture growth fund standards.
Client Relationship Mgmt: Act as strategic partner owning financial credibility of client accounts, proactively resolving complex accounting and tax issues.
Team Leadership and Development: Manage a focused team of account managers and staff accountants, driving hands-on mentorship, knowledge sharing, and quality control to build expertise and ownership.
Collaboration with Product and Technology Teams: Work closely with engineering to shape and test AI-driven accounting tools, aligning tech solutions with fund admin realities.
Drive Operational Excellence and Culture: Cultivate a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous feedback, emphasizing ownership, client centricity, and accounting mastery passion.

Hands-On Private Markets Accounting Expertise: Deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds to tackle complex fund workflows and deliver immediate impact on client service.
Strong Ownership & Team Leadership: A hands-on leader who leads by example, actively develops the team, and drives process innovation and maturity in a fast-paced startup environment where accountability is key.
On-Site Presence & Cultural Fit: Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week, embracing a culture of transparency, continuous feedback, and cross-team collaboration.

Director of Accounting

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