Supervisor - Fund Accounting

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Summit, NJ, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Lead client-facing fund accounting for private equity funds, manage investor relations and audit coordination, oversee financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS, supervise capital activity and valuation processes, ensure regulatory reporting compliance, implement controls and process improvements, and mentor a team of analysts to deliver timely, accurate investor reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In

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) and reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Competency

  • Client-Centric Mindset: Ability to anticipate investor needs and deliver exceptional service.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
  • Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at managing cross-functional relationships.
  • Problem Solving: Proactive in resolving issues and mitigating risks.
  • Leadership: Ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA or ACA qualification
  • 10+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience (LPs, GPs, IR)
  • Expertise in US GAAP and IFRS, including ASC 820 / IFRS 13 fair value principles
  • Knowledge of waterfall mechanics, carried interest and investor economics
  • Familiarity with PE accounting platforms (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and investor reporting tools
  • Experience with regulatory reporting (Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS) and coordinating tax/investor packs
  • Proven people leadership, mentoring and team development experience
  • Excellent communication, problem solving and audit coordination skills

Apex Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Apex Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Apex Group.

  • Flexible Benefits Flexible benefits are positioned as being tailored by country, with localized packages and perks that can differ by jurisdiction. Mobility options such as the JUMP program add a non-cash element that can increase the perceived total rewards value for those who can access it.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing support is described as including EAPs, mental-health workshops, mentoring support, and local lifestyle perks like gym or cycle-to-work schemes. These offerings broaden the benefits mix beyond purely financial rewards.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is described in at least one jurisdiction as including an employer match structure and an additional automatic contribution after tenure. This can strengthen the non-salary portion of total compensation where offered.

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The Company
7,423 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

We are a single-source financial solutions provider dedicated to driving positive change while supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices around the world. Established in Bermuda in 2003, we have continually disrupted the industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in fund and asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. As a pioneering data and fintech-enabled company, we are a disruptor driving digital tools into fund and asset servicing. However, our vision to drive positive change extends beyond the industry. The Apex Foundation, a not-for-profit entity, is our passionate commitment to empower sustainable change

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