Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Hedge Fund / Private Equity Accounting Manager role involves managing accounting and operational oversight for private market investment funds, impacting financial accuracy and compliance across complex portfolios.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes leading accounting for digital asset investment products, managing cash flow and budgets, calculating incentive fees and distributions, coordinating audits, overseeing NAV packages and capital processes, managing regulatory compliance, supporting valuations, and maintaining partner capital procedures.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 8+ years in investment partnership accounting, supervisory experience, strong knowledge of private fund structures, waterfall models, GAAP standards, and preferably digital asset experience; Big 4 audit experience is a plus.
Application process
Applicants should email their resume, salary requirements, and contact info to ws@rockwood-search.com with their name and "Fund Accounting Manager" in the subject line.
Company overview
Rockwood Search is a specialized recruitment firm that focuses on providing talent acquisition services across various industries, including financial services, legal, marketing, and technology. They generate revenue by offering tailored recruitment solutions, such as executive search, direct hire, and temporary staffing, to meet the specific needs of their clients. Founded in 2008, Rockwood Search has built a reputation for its personalized approach and deep industry expertise, which helps them match top-tier candidates with leading companies. Their commitment to quality and long-term relationships is a cornerstone of their business model.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in private fund accounting, specifically emphasizing oversight of private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund structures as outlined in the job description.
Emphasize your supervisory skills, experience managing complex fund operations, and your familiarity with waterfall models, incentive fee calculations, and NAV processes to align with the role’s responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Rockwood Search’s corporate site, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant industry job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in Rockwood Search’s private equity or hedge fund divisions on LinkedIn to inquire about the position; use ice breakers like commenting on recent fund launches they managed or asking about challenges in digital asset fund accounting.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'private fund accounting,' 'waterfall models,' 'NAV calculations,' 'digital asset investments,' and 'GAAP standards' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
Utilize Jennie Johnson’s Power Apply feature to automate tailored applications, identify multiple application channels, and discover LinkedIn contacts for networking, saving you time and increasing your chances of landing the role.
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