Managing Director – Head of Fund Accounting

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

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🧾 Accounting Manager

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Ultimus Fund Solutions

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501 - 1000 employees

💸 Finance

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

💰 Private equity on 2012-07

Finance • SaaS • B2B

Ultimus Fund Solutions is an independent provider of fund administration and investment operations solutions for advisors and asset/fund managers. The firm delivers high-touch, scalable services across public and private markets — including transfer agency, middle-office and investment operations, ETF launch and conversion support, and specialized administration for mutual funds, private equity, private credit, retail alternatives, REITs and other fund wrappers. Ultimus combines these services with integrated, AI-enabled technology platforms (Ultimus Connect, Portfolio Analytics Portal, Workflow Manager, Investor and Advisor Portal, Private Investor Portal and related tools) to provide data, reporting and workflow automation. According to its public materials it administers $775B+ in assets, supports 2,500+ funds, 450+ clients, and 1,200+ associates.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic oversight and direction to the Fund Accounting Department • Lead fund accounting operations and ensure high work quality and client satisfaction • Provide leadership, vision, technical guidance, coaching, training, and support to executive management and the department • Oversee SVPs and potentially VPs as direct reports • Drive technical and developmental training initiatives • Partner with business development in sales presentations and identify new service opportunities • Drive continuous improvement in the operating model, including technology opportunities such as Artificial Intelligence • Engage in industry associations and events to stay current on regulations, the marketplace, and the competitive landscape • Advise executives and management on people management, goal setting, policy development, and strategic implementation • Develop and execute the annual Strategic Plan and communicate it to the department • Participate in daily, monthly, and quarterly executive management meetings • Conceptualize and implement initiatives supporting business objectives • Ensure adequate department resources for timely and complete reporting to clients and NASDAQ • Establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies with the Executive team • Review and support implementation of system upgrades • Recommend fund allocations and process changes to improve team efficiency • Ensure the training team has tools and resources to increase departmental knowledge • Review compliance with regulatory restrictions and recommend accounting procedure changes • Coordinate department disaster recovery efforts • Support independent SOC1 audits through research, documentation, question responses, and team coordination • Review operational controls for adequacy, compliance, and data integrity • Update documents and communicate procedural changes • Oversee hiring, training, development, delegation, performance appraisals, salary recommendations, coaching, counseling, and corrective actions • Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings • Establish team and individual department goals • Foster performance and accountability among managers and associates • Communicate changes and company information through group meetings • Mentor through instruction, coaching, on-the-job experiences, modeling effective practices, and advising • Oversee client requests and ensure client needs are met • Communicate with fund administration, transfer agency, and fund custodians regarding fund accounting activities • Perform other duties as requested and assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • 15+ years of experience in a related field • 10+ years in strategic senior leadership roles • Equivalent education, experience, and KSA’s will be considered • Fund accounting technical expertise • Knowledge of accounting and finance principles • Knowledge of complex asset types such as derivatives, bank loans, and private assets • Knowledge of financial industry terminology • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency • Adobe Acrobat proficiency • Ability to work beyond the normal workday or work week as business needs arise • Ability to sit and stand regularly • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs • Specific vision abilities required • Occasional travel of approximately 10% or less

🏖️ Benefits

• Occasional travel (approximately 10% or less) may be required • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable associates to perform the essential functions

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