Vice President, Accounting (Portfolio Company)

About the role

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and treasury functions.
• Design, develop, and implement accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Accountable to work with IT to develop, maintain, and enforce appropriate internal controls.
• Responsible for timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes for corporate and subsidiary books in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversight of preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate financial data and insights.
• Serve as the liaison between the accounting team, executive leadership, and other internal departments, as well as coordinating external audits.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision‑making.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff to build a high‑performing team.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, HR, and other departments.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of financial information across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA-qualified with a large accounting firm.
• Knowledge of industry standard reporting metrics including MOIC, TVPI, IRRs and time weighted returns.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting management.
• Industry experience should be with Private Equity or Hedge Funds preferably with Real Estate experience.
• Experience working with Yardi or equivalent accounting system required.

Benefits

• Equity