Manager, Private Equity

Manager, Private Equity

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Manager will work as part of a team-servicing clients, will have direct communication, and will work towards becoming an extension to the client’s finance organization.

Fund and Investor Accounting:

Prepare work paper files including investment activity, management fee calculations, IRR calculation, unrealized/realized waterfall calculations, etc. Review fund reimbursable expenses. Prepare capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices. Prepare fund financial statements with footnotes and supporting schedules. Prepare partner allocations and capital account statements. Understand/review of LPAs, purchase/sales agreement, side letters, etc. Coordinate and support the audit for both SSAE 16 audit and fund audit. Support the tax team with information to prepare tax compliance/reports. Assist with other regulatory reporting. Responsible for investor and partner queries (i.e. audit confirmation, investor cash flow, IRR analysis, etc.).

Cash forecasting and budgeting:

Responsible for bank and brokerage reconciliations. Assist with Ad hoc financial analysis for client. Assist with credit facility drawdowns for the fund.

Portfolio Accounting:

Track portfolio company transactions (purchases, income, liquidity). Understand complex investment structures (hold companies, blockers, tax withholding, etc.). Calculate investment IRR. Accounting for holding companies and blocker entities.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
• 6 -10 years of professional experience (A mix of private and audit preferred).
• Minimum 3-6 years of direct Private Equity experience (Hedge Funds do not count as relevant experience).
• CPA Preferred.
• Strong Fund and Partner accounting knowledge.
• Credit funds exposure.
• Portfolio accounting, complex investment structures preferred.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated with ability to multitask.

Special Skills:

• Experience in fund accounting with a focus on private equity experience.
• Knowledge with LPA or other governing documents.
• Experience with waterfall calculations.
• Basic knowledge of Level 3 valuation methodologies.
• Experience with audit process, including internal control and test of details.
• Knowledge of US GAAP with an emphasis on investment partnerships.

Our Services Focus On:

• Fund accounting and financial reporting - Offering exceptional technical accounting and reporting capabilities tailored to the specific needs of structures and clients.
• Governance, management and control - Ensuring statutory duties and governance are undertaken with appropriate diligence.
• Administration of Private Equity structures - Delivering a responsive, client focused administration service.

What you will get in return:

• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
• The ability to define marketing processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global marketing team.
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.
• We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.
• Salary ranges from USD $130,000 to USD 140,000. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.