Job Description
Job Description
Job Title - Vice President – Private Equity Fund Accounting Location - India (primary hub: Hybrid/Onsite—flexible) - Pune, Bangalore & Gurgaon. Job Type: Permanent Work Timings: Night Shift (6:30 pm – 3:30 AM IST) Lead the end-to-end private equity fund accounting function across multiple vintages, strategies (buyout, growth, venture, co-invest, secondaries), and structures (LP funds, feeder funds, parallel vehicles, SPVs). Own the platform , process , people , and client service pillars to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, investor servicing, and regulatory compliance at scale. Serve as a critical liaison with Front Office, Investor Relations, Tax, Compliance, and external administrators/auditors. Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s/master’s in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred . Experience: 14+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives; track record leading multi-fund portfolios and complex structures (multi-currency, feeders, parallel funds, SPVs). Technical: Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS, ASC 946/820, waterfall mechanics (deal-by-deal/fund-as-a-whole), carried interest, fee mechanics, equalizations, and side letter economics. Systems: Hands-on fluency with PE accounting platforms (e.g., Investran, Allvue, eFront), BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), and workflow automation (RPA/Alteryx/Anaplan). Leadership: Proven capability to manage global teams, transform processes, and influence cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels. Competency Operational Excellence: Process design, control frameworks, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate firm strategy into operating model, tech roadmap, and staffing plans. Communication: Executive presence; crisp written and verbal communication for LPs, boards, and auditors. Judgment & Risk Management: Strong accounting judgment; proactive identification and mitigation of operational and regulatory risks. Ownership & Bias for Action: Comfortable with ambiguity; drives outcomes with accountability.