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While our primary location is in Latham NY, we are happy to consider candiates outside of the Latham NY area for remote positions.
This role serves the core of our service organization; providing private fund accounting services to private equity firms located throughout the U.S. by providing back-office services to private funds ranging from $100M to $4B across venture, growth, buyout, debt and other related products.
Summary Description of the Role(s)
This role will oversee accounting for the firm's private equity clients as well as managing transactional accounting issues including, dispositions, sales and other investment actions. This role will oversee a team and will report to a Director and\or CEO.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable iniduals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting deliverables across multiple clients
- Reviewing client financial statements, partner capital statements and other required financial reporting
- Providing technical accounting/industry knowledge to our clients
- Coordinating, managing and monitoring the external audit process
- Create and review partner capital calls, monthly and quarterly partner capital statements including calculation of partner allocations
- Calculate and review waterfall models, distribution notices, and management fees
- Mentor team members by setting objectives and providing performance feedback
- Manage team's adherence to internal control policies and procedures
- Assist in business development, participate in meetings with potential clients
- Review partnership agreements in order to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements.
- Help manage year-end audit process and support external auditors and tax teams with requested financials
- Foster and protect the GPFS culture.
Competencies
- Organized
- Detail Orientated
- Results Driven
- Collaborative
- Ethical
Work Environment
This role operates in a modern professional office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Travel
Travel is typically planned and can be periodic to other GPFS offices.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- 5+ years' experience in Accounting\Finance , 3 of which are progressive Private Equity experience
- Knowledge of partnership accounting
- US GAAP Expertise
- Supervisory experience preferred
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master's degree in accounting or related field
- CPA
- Private fund administration experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Advanced MS Excel knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight internal and client deadlines
- Strong communication skills, including written, listening and presentation abilities
- Solid attention to detail
- Solid client relationship management skills
- Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills
Other Duties
This role will be part of a fast-growing small business that from time to time may require hands on help for other client service work.
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GPFS Vision
Our purpose is to create enduring relationships with our employees and clients by consistently delivering exceptional opportunities and service.
GPFS Values
Diversity is respected
Balance is essential
Learning is ongoing
Accountability is achievement
