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Job Title: Fund Accounting/Fund Administration – US Expansion – Manager – Service Delivery Center – Alpharetta
EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit, the Financial Services Office (“FSO), dedicated to the wealth and asset management, bank and capital markets, and insurance firms. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of the most significant industry events that are reshaping and redefining the financial services industry. As a Manager in EY Comply you will work primarily in one of our SDC EY offices San Antonio, Alpharetta, Minneapolis, or Philadelphia which are EY “offices of the future” and comprised of high-performing resources, who work closely with our experienced client serving professionals, to deliver managed services to our Financial Services clients. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!
The opportunity
You will play a key role in defining the way private equity and PE Fund of Fund General Partner (GP) meet their fund controllership, investment books and records, regulatory, tax, and financial statement reporting requirements. Top-tier GPs and investment managers are increasingly looking to EY to provide operational services for critical functions, in parallel with their current custodians. Join our team in building a new service and identifying innovative ways for GPs to manage books and records, as well as timely fund financial statements.
Your key responsibilities
- Understand the intricacies of private equity and PE Fund-of-Fund investment operations and financial statement reporting
- Define new procedures and controls to enhance the overall operational risk process
- Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and budget
- Stay current on business and industry trends relevant to our clients, including the latest private equity fund structures and investment record keeping standards
- Manage a team of senior analysts to drive execution and provide high-quality work within expected timeframes and budget
- Review team’s work products and provide necessary coaching for improvement
- Ability to execute detailed procedures based on knowledge of PE fund controllership, investment books and records, and/or financial reporting processes
- Perform critical accounting activities, including capital calls, valuations, and transaction processing
- Manage risks and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Oversee delivery of client and process requirements in a regulatory driven environment, and understanding operationally complex fund controllership principles
- Develop relationships with team members across multiple geographic locations and time zones
Skills and attributes for success
- Ability to foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment, playing an active role mentoring junior level resources
- Knowledgeable in private equity and Fund of Funds investment characteristics and the application of regulatory and financial reporting rules to those investments
- Effective leadership, project management, and organizational skills
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of work experience related to fund controllership, fund valuation, capital calls and distributions, board reporting and production of audited financial statements
- People management experience with leading project teams and managing direct reports within an organization
- Experience related to fund controllership, investment books and records, and/or fund administration
- Analytical skills, especially an understanding of transaction posting, and investment trial balance debits and credits related to fund controllership, investment books and records and asset management
- Strong proven communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders; based on critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- An understanding of financial products and services, in particular private equity funds
- An interest in working in an environment which encourages continuous learning, development, and identification of opportunities for improvement of individual and team performance
- A willingness to work in an office when production activities require but will have the flexibility to work remotely
- A willingness to travel on an exception basis for client needs
Ideally, you’ll also have
- CFA
- Experience with software tools including document management systems, workflow systems, partnership accounting, investment accounting such as eFront, Investran, or other investment sub-ledger software
- Experience in financial statement reporting/analysis
What we look for
You should be flexible and able to manage multiple responsibilities, including delivery of exceptional quality work to our clients. In addition, you’ll cultivate a high performing and inclusive team atmosphere that will value sharing best practices with your colleagues and leaders.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to develop your career. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Join us in building a better working world. Apply now!
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $65,700 to $150,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $78,800 to $170,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
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