Job Opportunity

VP – Accounting

Clifton, NJ

Job Summary

Partner with both clients and colleagues to establish the workflow and client deadlines while supervising staff member. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. 12+ years of private equity or real estate fund accounting or audit experience for private equity or real estate funds; 6+ years of leadership experience.

Details

A Kforce client in Clifton, New Jersey (NJ) is seeking to hire a remote Vice President – Private Equity Accounting. They will partner with both clients and colleagues to establish the workflow and client deadlines while supervising staff members, and also be responsible for delivering reporting and day-to-day accounting and support for our clients.

Responsibilities:

* Supervise staff (including Associate 1, Associate 2, Senior Staff, Manager, and AVP)
* Manage client relationships with both client personnel and fund investors
* Review quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules, accruals, and PCAP allocations
* Review quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes
* Review and/or preparation of annual tax work paper packages
* Review and/or preparation of capital calls and distributions, including notices and release merged documents
* Review monthly bank reconciliations and post journal entries
* Review quarterly management fee calculations
* Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 accounting firms
* Review and/or preparation of waterfall and capital account allocations
* Understand how to navigate through limited partnership agreement
* Maintain working relationship with all client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers, and banking personnel

Requirements:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
* CPA or CPA candidate is preferred
* 12+ years of private equity or real estate fund accounting or audit experience for private equity or real estate funds
* 6+ years of leadership experience
* Previous financial reporting experience
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
* Well-organized, detail-oriented, analytical individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience with Investran, Great Plains, and Oracle Financials preferred

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  • Job Reference #: kforce 2037541-AQG
  • Min Education: BA/BS
  • Min Experience: 11 to 15 years