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At HedgeServ, we're redefining what's possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world's most forward-thinking investment managers - across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more - to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that drive performance.

Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real-time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award-winning service through our team-based approach -- led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts. Our solutions span the full investment lifecycle, including fund accounting, middle office, risk, compliance, tax, and investor services.

We're a future-focused company, empowering our people through a robust career development framework, clear career trajectories with structured learning paths, training, and progression plans. We invest in leadership development and in our collaborative culture, creating space for talent to grow. Our corporate values - Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise - create a sense of shared purpose and belonging, and we recognize our employees sit at the core of our success. We continue to innovate and evolve through our employees, working together to achieve our shared vision and mission.

HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. We've been recognized as an employer of choice, earning a top 100 workplaces designation.

Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe, with offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, the Philippines, and Australia. We've earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator, along with #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise.

This role will be hybrid in either our Dallas, TX or Raleigh, NC office. Visa sponsorship will not be offered at this time.

Job Description

A Private Equity Manager will be required to manage the closed end fund accounting process within the guidelines and procedures provided by HedgeServ and under the supervision and guidance of a Private Equity Director and Managing Director. They will manage the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations. They will assist in the development of client relationships and will require a detailed understanding of the service requirements for closed end fund administration.

Responsibilities

The below list is not finite and may be added to. The combination of tasks required to be executed will vary depending on both client structure, client requirements and business needs.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Private Equity team including:

• Capital Call and Distribution Processing
• Preparation of net asset value calculations and financial statements
• Fee calculations and profit and loss allocations
• Waterfall creation and maintenance
• Performance reporting including IRRs
• Ad hoc client and investor reporting
• Managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the relevant Private Equity Director to ensure consistency of service
• Ensure the assigned accounting team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment
• Manage and develop client teams of up to 10 employees
• Resolve fund accounting enquiries escalated by Supervisor or Administrator
• Develop and improve workflows and procedures
• Manage the audit process ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits
• Manage and complete client onboarding and transitions
• Manage fund accounting recruitment, training and performance evaluations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other stakeholder groups

HedgeServ operates a client focused structure which provides a wide range of experience to all levels of employees. As such a Private Equity Fund Accounting Manager should be flexible and willing to adapt.

Pre-requisite Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration firm with at least 3 of those at Supervisor level is desired. Alternative Hedge Fund or Private Equity Fund experience will be considered
• Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Business Degree
• Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good people manager with the ability to coach and develop a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently
• Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Strong systems, product and process knowledge - Investran experience ideal

The salary range for this role is $130,000-140,000. Specific salary will be determined based on education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.