AVP – Hedge Fund & Private Equity Fund Finance

Position OverviewMadison-Davis is partnering with a leading global alternative investment management firm with over $170 billion in assets under management to recruit an Assistant Vice President (AVP) within its Alternative Investments Fund Finance team.The firm manages a diversified investment portfolio across Technology & Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Consumer Goods, with significant continued growth across its alternative investment platforms.This position will provide exposure to both Hedge Fund and Private Equity fund structures, offering an opportunity for an accounting professional to broaden their technical expertise while gaining direct exposure to senior finance leadership and investment professionals.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Candidates with experience in either Hedge Fund or Private Equity Fund Accounting are encouraged to apply. Experience across both asset classes is not required.
Reporting into senior members of the Fund Finance leadership team, the AVP will oversee key accounting and financial reporting functions while taking on increasingly analytical and strategic responsibilities.Unlike traditional fund accounting positions, this opportunity offers significant exposure beyond standard NAV calculations and financial statement preparation. The AVP will work closely with senior leadership to analyze fund performance, evaluate complex financial information, and deliver meaningful insights that support investment and business decisions.Operating within a lean, sophisticated investment platform, this position offers a clear opportunity to advance to Vice President and assume broader leadership responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee fund accounting, financial reporting, and related finance activities across Hedge Fund and Private Equity investment structures.Review NAV calculations, financial statements, capital activity, and fund-level reporting prepared by internal teams and/or third-party administrators.Analyze complex fund structures, investment allocations, distribution waterfalls, carried interest, and performance metrics, as applicable to the underlying investment strategies.Partner with senior finance leadership and investment professionals to provide financial analysis and reporting that supports strategic decision-making.Prepare and present key financial metrics, fund performance analysis, and reporting to senior stakeholders.Review capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and other fund-related transactions.Identify opportunities to leverage AI-driven tools, automation, and technology to improve reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.Assist with managing and developing junior accounting professionals while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of reporting deliverables. xzbcwsv Take ownership of special projects and cross-functional initiatives, gaining exposure to responsibilities traditionally associated with more senior finance leadership positions.
Qualifications4-8 years of experience from a Big 4 or national CPA firm with either Hedge Fund, Private Equity Fund, or Asset Management clients