Director of Finance- Fund Accounting- SF

Do you have what it takes to drive success for private equity firms and other businesses in the alternative investment industry? If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career where your contributions can make a real difference for some of today's fastest-growing companies, E78 Partners has opportunities available immediately. As an E78 professional services consultant, you'll find a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere, a team of like-minded achievers and limitless room for advancement.

Your expertise will be amply rewarded, with competitive compensation, a generous benefits package and an environment that empowers you to achieve great things, respects you as an individual and values work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Director of Finance will be responsible for providing the following to our CFO clients:

• Liaise with the fund administrators for shadowing of the books, preparation of estimates, month-end NAV review, assistance with financial statement preparation, valuation of the portfolio, annual audit and tax work
• Liaise with the fund administrators and clients regarding investor relations requests, including leading operational due diligence meetings and ad-hoc requests
• Review all monthly items including the operating expense schedules, month-end close packages containing financial statements and supporting files, transparency reports, and investor statements
• Responsible for the review of year-end financial statements, including all statements and disclosures, and coordination of timely completion of audit
• Responsible for the review of year-end fund and client tax reporting, including investor tax statements and tax returns, and coordination of timely completion of tax work
• Oversee daily portfolio reconciliations and trade review on internal portfolio management system, liaising with prime brokers and custodians
• Play an active role in the onboarding of new single-strategy funds, including decision making and vendor review with clients
• Review of fund's capital calls and distributions, and fund expense payments and budgeting
• Responsible for management company oversight as it relates to finance, budgeting and vendor review
• Provide corporate accounting department with regular reporting of revenues, AUM and performance
• Liaise with other functional areas within the Firm as well as outside service providers
• Ad-hoc requests and special projects as necessary
• Assist compliance team with review of regulatory filings
  
  

Qualifications

Background:

• 10-15 years' experience in a corporate environment in the financial services industry
• A mix of hedge fund operations and accounting experience is preferred
• Hedge fund experience across a range of strategies highly regarded
• Experience working with a combination of investment, accounting, operations, technology, tax, compliance and legal teams.
  
  

Education/Technical:

• Undergraduate degree required, with focus in Accounting preferable
• Strong excel skills required
• Licensed CPA and EMS/OMS experience preferred.
  
  

Personal:

• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects and processes at one time to meet deadlines
• Strong accounting and organizational background necessary
• Highly motivated individual with a desire to join our sophisticated start-up/family culture
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A desire to work in a team environment often under pressure
• Demonstrates integrity and a stellar work ethic.
  
  

Compensation will be competitive, consisting of a base salary and bonus component, and will be commensurate with experience. Company is not looking to sponsor applicants for work visas.