⨠AI Insights & Summary
This Fund Accounting Manager role at MUFG Investor Services offers a critical leadership opportunity within a globally recognized financial services provider. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing fund accounting and administration for private equity clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of services. With a strong emphasis on team management, process improvement, and client satisfaction, this position is ideal for experienced professionals seeking to make a significant impact in a stable, growth-oriented organization within the alternative investments sector.
About MUFG Investor Services
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to major global funds, providing comprehensive asset servicing and operational solutions for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration and operations in 17 locations worldwide, we leverage the strength and stability of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) to help clients manage risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate complex investment landscapes.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Nexus, Client Delivery, your responsibilities will encompass the full range of fund accounting and administration services for private equity clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive fund accounting and administration services to private equity clients, including NAV preparation and review, custody servicing, investor record-keeping, and reporting.
- Manage a team of Fund Accountants, overseeing service delivery and training staff on all aspects of the NAV process.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, brokers, and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery and accurate NAV completion.
- Review and approve fee schedules, including management and carried interest calculations, ensuring adherence to fund documents.
- Review and approve investor allocations, waterfall calculations, custody trading documents, subscription processing, and capital call/distribution wires, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
- Collaborate with the internal AML team and administrators to ensure all AML requirements are met.
- Respond to all client queries promptly and effectively.
- Review and sign off on schedules, reports, and files for review, ensuring compliance with organizational controls.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet all work requirements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Approve fund expense payments in applicable banking systems, ensuring adherence to controls.
- Assist in the preparation and review of audited financial statements and annual audits.
- Review reporting for regulatory authorities.
- Establish and maintain fund/client-specific procedures, ensuring cross-training and service coverage.
- Contribute to the growth of the local office.
- Generate ideas for NAV process improvements, technological enhancements, and client reporting optimization.
- Participate in multiple system initiatives and projects.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education/University Degree with a concentration in finance or accounting.
- 10+ years of experience in the fund administration industry, with at least 6 years in a Private Equity role and proven staff management experience. Experience can include other administrators, investment managers, or fund auditors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- In-depth understanding of the Private Equity fund administration industry, including various fund structures, waterfall fee calculation types, and Limited Partnership Agreement reviews.
- 5+ years of experience with fund accounting software; Investran experience is considered an asset.
Additional Information
Join MUFG Investor Services for a "Brilliantly Different" career. We offer a vibrant culture, connected team, innovation, client focus, and next-level learning & development, alongside hybrid working. We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. This role is being hired to fill an existing vacancy. MUFG utilizes AI tools to assist in identifying candidate skills and experience; all AI recommendations are reviewed by our recruitment team. MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.