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Manager, Fund Accounting
Providence Equity Partners
USA
Full-time
Manager · 5–7 years experience
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Responsibilities
- The Manager, Fund Accounting will be responsible for the following:
- Financial Reporting & Audit Oversight:
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual financial reporting across multiple fund structures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage third-party administrators and oversee the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual financial statement packages.
- Review and approve complex accounting matters, including carried interest and waterfall calculations.
- Lead the year-end audit process, serving as primary liaison with external auditors to ensure timely completion.
- Fund Accounting & Operational Oversight:
- Oversee the capital call and distribution process, including review and approval of investor allocations and notices.
- Manage credit facilities, including drawdowns, repayments, and covenant compliance.
- Review and approve management fee calculations, fund expenses, and related allocations.
- Oversee cash management, including liquidity planning, banking activity, and account administration.
- Partner with internal teams to deliver investor reporting and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries.
- Identify and implement process improvements; support and lead special projects within the finance function.
- Fund Legal & Regulatory Coordination:
- Assist with quarterly and annual regulatory filings in coordination with Legal and Compliance teams.
- Manage reporting requirements for Luxembourg and Cayman structures, ensuring alignment with local regulatory and operational frameworks.
- Interpret Limited Partnership Agreements and side letters to ensure financial reporting, allocations, and distributions are consistent with governing documents.
- Oversee NAV calculations and related compliance reporting across fund vehicles.
- In addition to the outlined responsibilities, you will be expected to handle ad hoc requests as they arise. This job description is not exhaustive and may not encompass all aspects of the role, as the needs of the business are continually evolving. Flexibility and adaptability are essential for success in this dynamic position.
Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of success, a positive professional reputation, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and accountability. In addition, the successful candidate should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA (or active candidate) strongly preferred
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting and/or Big 4 with significant private equity exposure
- Experience managing and developing team members
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and private equity fund structures
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Investran and Workday preferred
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, auditors, administrators, and investors.
- High standards of accuracy, integrity, and professionalism.
- Strong technical accounting and analytical capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex legal documents and accounting guidance.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with sound judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Continually seek to raise standards and improve the quality of services provided
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams, actively contribute ideas, and build strong, trust‐based relationships to achieve shared goals and drive collective success.
- Proven track record of taking accountability for outcomes, following through on commitments, and acting with honesty, transparency, and ethical judgment in all situations.
- Commitment to fostering a positive, engaging workplace culture by supporting colleagues, contributing to a sense of belonging, and modeling behaviors that reflect and strengthen our organizational values.
- Ability to work respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, demonstrating empathy, fairness, and a commitment to inclusive practices in everyday interactions and decision‐making.
- This role may periodically require work outside standard business hours to meet business needs and deadlines. Performance is measured by results, quality of work, and timely delivery; employees are expected to use sound judgment regarding after-hours support and communicate proactively when unavailable.
- This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment and involves prolonged computer use, regular communication by phone/video/email, attendance at meetings, and use of standard office equipment. Occasional business travel may be required based on business needs.
- Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (the “Firm”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and will not tolerate, condone or allow discrimination, harassment or retaliation with respect to any Supervised Person or applicant for employment in matters of hiring (or failure or refusal to hire), promotion, transfer, disciplinary actions, assignments, working conditions, termination, compensation, fringe benefits or other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law, as may be applicable, such as race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, actual or perceived sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), actual or perceived gender (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression, other gender-related characteristic, or transgender status), actual or perceived sexual orientation, disability (including physical disability or mental disability), medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, employment or unemployment status, credit history, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decision-making, domestic victim status, or marital status, pay or other compensation history, or height and weight. All employees are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, or retaliation.
- Please note that Providence Equity Partners L.L.C., together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities (collectively, the “Firm”), does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agency that is not currently operating under a valid, fully executed agreement with the Firm. The Firm strictly prohibits agencies from contacting employees directly, including hiring managers, for the purpose of submitting candidates.
- Any unsolicited resume or candidate information sent to the Firm or any of its employees—whether submitted via email, postal mail, online platforms, or through any other means—by a third-party recruiting agency lacking a current signed agreement will be deemed the property of the Firm. In such circumstances, no implied contract or obligation shall be created, and the Firm expressly reserves the right to contact, engage, or hire any such candidate without any financial or other obligation to the submitting agency. The Firm reserves the right to reject or disregard any terms, conditions, or fee schedules that accompany or are included in unsolicited submissions.
- Third-party recruiting agencies that wish to be considered for a formal engagement should contact a member of the Firm’s Human Capital Management Team to discuss entering into a signed agreement. The Firm reserves the sole discretion to determine whether to enter into any such agreement and may decline to do so.
Requirements
- We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters a collegial, inclusive, and collaborative environment. As part of the Providence team, it’s important that we hire candidates that align and exhibit our values:
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA (or active candidate) strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Investran and Workday preferred
About Providence Equity Partners
Private Equity200 employeesFounded 1989
Private equity firm specializing in media and technology investments.
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