Director of Accounting

United States·New YorkFull-Timeexecutive

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Join a VC-backed AI-infused fund admin startup. The team is constructed of industry A-players, and has a backlog of prospects asking to become paying clients.

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Join a VC-backed AI-infused fund admin startup. The team is constructed of industry A-players, and has a backlog of prospects asking to become paying clients. Lead an accounting team in a hands-on, highly technical + highly strategic manner as the firm pioneers the next frontier in fund administration services.

Team > Best of the Best: Is the 'A-player' list of professionals from the same industry it is selling to. Founder is well-known and heavily respected by industry decision-makers.

Positioned for Success: The company is backed by a globally leading VC, and has a backlog of new clients requesting to transition to the team's fund admin platform.

Hands-on & Innovative Leadership Role: While leveraging cutting-edge AI for fund admin... Remain deeply involved in day-to-day accounting, ensuring true domain expertise is infused into your team and your strategic client partnerships.

Hands-On Private Markets Accounting Expertise: Deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds to tackle complex fund workflows and deliver immediate impact on client service.

Strong Ownership & Team Leadership: A hands-on leader who leads by example, actively develops the team, and drives process innovation and maturity in a fast-paced startup environment where accountability is key.

On-Site Presence & Cultural Fit: Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week, embracing a culture of transparency, continuous feedback, and cross-team collaboration.

Oversee day-to-day Fund Accounting Ops: Lead accurate, timely accounting workflows including cap calls, distributions, quarterly and annual reporting, and audit prep, ensuring compliance with private equity and venture growth fund standards.

Client Relationship Mgmt: Act as strategic partner owning financial credibility of client accounts, proactively resolving complex accounting and tax issues.

Team Leadership and Development: Manage a focused team of account managers and staff accountants, driving hands-on mentorship, knowledge sharing, and quality control to build expertise and ownership.

Collaboration with Product and Technology Teams: Work closely with engineering to shape and test AI-driven accounting tools, aligning tech solutions with fund admin realities.

Drive Operational Excellence and Culture: Cultivate a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous feedback, emphasizing ownership, client centricity, and accounting mastery passion.

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