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 Role Purpose Lead the end-to-end private equity fund accounting function across multiple vintages strategies buyout growth venture co-invest secondaries and structures LP funds feeder funds parallel vehicles SPVs Own the platform process people and client service pillars to deliver accurate timely financial reporting investor servicing and regulatory compliance at scale Serve as a critical liaison with Front Office Investor Relations Tax Compliance and external administrators auditors Core Responsibilities 1 Process Operating Model Reporting Compliance Financial Close Reporting Own monthly quarterly close for funds and feeder vehicles deliver financial statements US GAAP IFRS partner capital accounts and investor-level reporting with high accuracy and speed Capital Activity Operations Oversee end-to-end workflows for capital calls distributions true-ups equalizations and side letter economics ensuring precision and timely investor communications Valuations Waterfalls Coordinate fair value measurements ASC 820 IFRS 13 and run waterfall allocations deal-by-deal fund-as-a-whole including carried interest preferred return and catch-ups Regulatory Tax Ensure compliance with AIFMD Form PF Annex IV FATCA CRS and local filings Partner with Tax for K-1 Investor tax packs and jurisdictional complexities Policies SOPs Author maintain and enforce global accounting policies playbooks RACI matrices and escalation protocols Drive QA QC reviews and exception management Continuous Improvement Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives reduce close-to-report cycle time lower error rates and eliminate manual reconciliations through automation and standardization 2 Client Service LP GP Experience Stakeholder Management Investor Excellence Serve as senior point of contact for LPs addressing complex inquiries and bespoke reporting Maintain SLAs for response times and accuracy Stakeholder Partnership Collaborate with Deal Teams Portfolio Monitoring IR Legal Compliance and External Auditors Administrators to ensure seamless information flow and timely deliverables Onboarding Transitions Lead onboarding for new funds investors side letters and transitions from to administrators Ensure change governance cutover plans and risk controls Communications Produce clear executive-ready materials dashboards variance analyses waterfall summaries and board regulatory packs Anticipate issues and proactively manage expectations 3 Platform Technology Data Controls Systems Ownership Drive roadmap selection and optimization of the fund accounting tech stack e g GL waterfall capital activity modules data warehouse BI visualization tools Champion automation for capital calls distributions waterfalls and management fee carried interest calculations Data Architecture Governance Establish standardized data models and golden sources for portfolio capital activity and investor records Implement robust reference master data management and reconciliation frameworks Controls Security Implement SOX-style internal controls segregation of duties audit trails and role-based access Ensure cyber-resilience and data privacy compliance GDPR CCPA as applicable Scalability Reliability Build repeatable resilient operating models that support new fund launches multi-currency books and complex structures blockers aggregators Target straight-through processing STP and best-in-class cycle times 4 People Leadership Capability Culture Team Leadership Manage and mentor fund controllers and teams across locations time zones Build succession plans and career paths cultivate a high-performance culture Workforce Planning Align capacity with demand fund launches transactions audit cycles Optimize onshore offshore mix and leverage managed services administrators where strategic Skills Training Implement structured learning paths PE accounting standards waterfalls systems certification support CPA ACA CFA and cross-training programs Culture Engagement Promote accountability continuous learning and psychological safety Recognize excellence and build inclusive practices that improve retention and productivity Key Performance Indicators KPIs Timeliness on-time financial statements close cycle duration SLA adherence for capital calls distributions and investor inquiries Quality Error rate per reporting cycle audit adjustments reconciliation breaks control deficiencies Efficiency Automation coverage STP cost per fund vehicle manual touchpoint reduction productivity per FTE Stakeholder Satisfaction LP satisfaction scores internal partner feedback IR Deal teams audit outcomes no material weaknesses People Culture Engagement scores voluntary attrition bench strength succession readiness certifications completed Change Outcomes Successful fund launches system upgrades and process transformations delivered on scope time budget Qualifications Experience Education Bachelor s master s in accounting finance CPA ACA preferred Experience 14 years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives track record leading multi-fund portfolios and complex structures multi-currency feeders parallel funds SPVs Technical Deep knowledge of US GAAP IFRS ASC 946 820 waterfall mechanics deal-by-deal fund-as-a-whole carried interest fee mechanics Syndication cost and deal cost fund investment and investor level expenses equalizations and side letter economics Systems Hands-on fluency with PE accounting platforms e g Investran Allvue eFront yardi Workiva BI tools Power BI Tableau and workflow automation RPA Alteryx Anaplan Leadership Proven capability to manage global teams transform processes and influence cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels Competency Operational Excellence Process design control frameworks continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making Strategic Thinking Ability to translate firm strategy into operating model tech roadmap and staffing plans Communication Executive presence crisp written and verbal communication for LPs boards and auditors Judgment Risk Management Solid accounting judgment proactive identification and mitigation of operational and regulatory risks Ownership Bias for Action Comfortable with ambiguity drives outcomes with accountability 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

📌 Vice President - Close Ended Fund Accounting - Night Shift (Bengaluru)
🏢 Apex Group
📍 Bengaluru