Vice President, Fund Accounting

• Location: Charlotte, NC
• Type: Perm (Contingency)
• Job #46452
• Salary: $140,000
  
  

Job Overview – Vice President, Fund Accounting:

Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000/year bonus

Location: Charlotte, NC

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Vice President, Fund Accounting in Charlotte, NC, on behalf of our client. In this role, you will lead fund accounting operations, manage client relationships, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will supervise staff, drive performance improvements, and support business development and strategic initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting leader with hedge fund or private equity expertise, preferably within fund administration.

Responsibilities as the Vice President, Fund Accounting:

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and evaluate fund accounting staff while ensuring performance goals and productivity standards are achieved.
• Workflow Management: Oversee daily operations and deliverables for client accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary liaison with clients, addressing reporting requirements, deadlines, and ongoing needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with investors, auditors, advisors, banks, and brokers to support seamless fund operations.
• Performance Oversight: Establish and monitor staffing, budgeting, and productivity targets to drive operational efficiency.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Coordinate with auditors and respond to inquiries to ensure smooth, timely audit completion.
  
  

Qualifications for the Vice President, Fund Accounting:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required (CPA or MBA preferred).
• Experience: 10 years in fund accounting with exposure to hedge funds and private equity, with prior fund administrator experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of fund accounting, US GAAP, and financial reporting, with proficiency in fund accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of fund structures, investor reporting, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
• Skills & Attributes: Proven leadership and team management abilities, excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  
  

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.