Vice President, Fund Controller

Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation.

The Opportunity:

As Vice President, Fund Controller, you will be responsible for the daily oversight of the operations of our Fund Accounting and Valuation function, including team management and oversight of outsourced resources.
 

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Oversee annual audits
• Review and final approval of annual and quarterly financial statements, tables, and footnotes for 70+ private equity funds and feeder vehicles,
• Implement and oversee accounting processes and system of internal controls completed by internal staff and outside resources,
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes surrounding the financial reporting process,
• Oversee the review and approval processes for management fee and partnership expenses calculations and invoices,
• Manage all third-party administrators and vendor relationships pertaining to fund vehicles,
• Work with Company department managers to meet goals, including Company corporate reporting deadlines, efficient management of investment fund lines of credit, etc.
• Coordinate/oversee tax filing process (quarterly or periodic withholdings for non-US limited partners (Forms 1042/8804) and annual Federal and state tax filings (completed by external accounting firms),
• Final review and approval of accounting positions in memos,
• Review valuations of investments and present conclusions to valuation committees,
• Develop and monitor annual department budget and forecasts,
• Present functional capabilities to clients and prospects, participate in periodic Back Office Best Practice events for clients and others,
  Manage, coach, and develop reporting staff. 
   

Your background will include:

• Undergraduate degree (B.A., B.S. or B.B.A.) in Accounting or related field
• 8+ years’ experience in Fund Accounting with exposure to private markets/private equity funds
• 2-3+ years’ experience of leading a Fund Accounting oversight team or similar function
• Active CPA license preferred
• Technical understanding of various carried interest or incentive fee and calculations through complex structures
• Accomplished at financial statement preparation and presentation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to develop interdepartmental relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Superior organization and excellent analytical skills
   

Benefits

At Hamilton Lane, our benefits philosophy is simple. To provide our employees with a competitive suite of benefits and services to help navigate through the complexities and challenges of working, living, raising a family, and eventually retiring.

To do this, Hamilton Lane offers the following benefits:

Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health 

Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.

Developing Your Career

Tuition and certification reimbursement program are available along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.

Supporting Your Family & Community

For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidates that join our team. 

For growing family, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing
parents.  

Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing

Hamilton Lane contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan.

We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Hamilton Lane is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Hamilton Lane via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Hamilton Lane. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Hamilton Lane as a result of the referral or through other means.