Management Company- Accounting Manager (DCS)

Petra Funds Group is a single source provider for the fund administration and fund infrastructure needs of Private Equity and Debt Funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the US and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who have spent years working inside of asset managers is what truly differentiates us.

Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.

The Management Company, Accounting Manager will support the CFO and management company finance team across accounting and reporting for general partner and management company entities as well as coordinating with service providers to handle: recurring intercompany settlements and accounts payable processes. The role executes these processes accurately and on schedule, taking day-to-day direction from a single point of contact in Corporate Finance. Location is required to be in New York, NY with four days a week in the office; availability during U.S. Eastern business hours is required.

• Work with the external service providers to coordinate information gathering from the respective funds to create and maintain the general partner and management company entity financial records
• Monitor intercompany balances between the management company and the funds, identifying amounts due and preparing the supporting detail behind each balance
• Prepare and issue intercompany invoices and facilitate the settlement process through to cash movement, on a quarterly cycle or as directed
• Own the intercompany and receivable accounts on the management company balance sheet, keeping every balance supported, current, and explainable at any point in the quarter
• Maintain schedules that trace every invoiced balance to the underlying transaction-level detail and to the general ledger
• Maintain accounts receivable aging reports across fund balances
• Own the collections process end to end, including direct follow-up with fund contacts, escalation of past-due balances, and pursuit of open items through to resolution
• Own the outcome, not just the report: drive outstanding accounts receivable balances down quarter over quarter and prevent unbilled activity from accumulating
• Reconcile billed amounts to the underlying expense detail and to recorded receivable balances
• Prepare new and updated vendor and other entity records in the accounts payable platform
• Allocate invoices for payment within the accounts payable platform and submit them for approval
• Obtain and maintain vendor W-9 and W-8 documentation

• 5-10 years of experience with upper tier private fund general partner and management company legal entities
• Experience preparing and/or managing the accounts payable, billing, or intercompany settlement functions ideally within financial services, private equity/alternative investments, or professional services
• Demonstrated ownership of balance sheet accounts, including reconciliation and explaining period-over-period movement
• Experience building and maintaining accounts receivable aging reports, with a track record of driving collections to resolution
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciling detailed transaction populations to summary balances
• Experience preparing and issuing invoices (intercompany or client-facing) with full supporting documentation
• Familiarity with vendor tax documentation (W-9/W-8) and annual 1099 preparation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience representing a firm professionally in direct contact with external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently against a recurring calendar (monthly or quarterly close) with limited supervision

Salary Range:

At Petra Funds Group, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

How We Care 

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include: 

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan. *
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.  
• Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance. 

*Funded amount is prorated for new hires. 

What We’re Proud Of 

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience: 

• Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture. 
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.