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Apex Group

Senior Fund Accountant - PEFA

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Summit, NJ
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Summit, NJ
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Lead client-facing private equity fund accounting: manage LP/GP and IR queries, oversee US GAAP/IFRS financial statements, review capital activity and waterfall allocations, support ASC 820/IFRS 13 valuations, ensure regulatory reporting, drive controls and process improvements, optimize PE systems, coordinate audits, and manage/mentor a team.
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The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Core Responsibilities

Client Service & Stakeholder Management (Primary Focus)

  • Serve as key contact for LPs, GPs, and Investor Relations teams, managing complex queries, bespoke reporting requests, and side letter obligations.
  • Maintain high-touch communication standards, ensuring proactive updates on capital calls, distributions, valuations, and fund performance.
  • Partner with Deal Teams, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and external auditors/administrators to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
  • Lead audit coordination, managing deliverables, timelines, and issue resolution with external auditors.
  • Drive investor experience enhancements, including dashboard reporting, SLA adherence, and feedback loops.

Fund Accounting & Reporting

  • Oversee quarterly and annual financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS, including partner capital accounts and waterfall allocations.
  • Review and approve capital activity (calls, distributions, equalizations) and ensure compliance with side letters and bespoke investor economics.
  • Support valuation processes and ensure accurate application of ASC 820/IFRS 13 fair value principles.
  • Ensure regulatory reporting compliance (Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS) and partner with Tax for investor tax packs.

Process & Controls

  • Implement and monitor internal controls, reconciliations, and exception management to maintain audit readiness.
  • Identify and execute process improvements to reduce cycle times and enhance reporting accuracy.
  • Support system optimization initiatives (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and automation projects for investor reporting.

People Leadership

  • Manage and mentor a team of analysts and senior analysts, ensuring strong technical capability and client service orientation.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Client Service: SLA adherence for investor queries, LP satisfaction scores, audit outcomes.
  • Timeliness & Accuracy: On-time delivery of financial statements, capital activity, and bespoke reports.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Positive feedback from IR, Deal Teams, and external auditors.
  • Process Efficiency: Reduction in manual reconciliations, improved turnaround times.
  • Team Development: Training completion, engagement scores, and retention metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s/master’s in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred.
  • 10+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives, with strong client-facing experience.
  • Expertise in US GAAP/IFRS, waterfall mechanics, carried interest, and investor economics.
  • Familiarity with PE accounting platforms (Investran, eFront, Allvue, Yardi) and reporting tools (Workiva).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

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