Accounting Manager
Exponent • New York, New York • Full Time
Posted on Fri, May 1, 2026
Why We Like This
- Team > Best of the Best: Is the 'A-player' list of professionals from the same industry it is selling to. Founder is well-known and heavily respected by industry decision-makers.
- Positioned for Success: The company is backed by a globally leading VC, and has a backlog of new clients requesting to transition to the team's fund admin platform.
- Hands-on & Innovative Role: While leveraging cutting-edge AI for fund admin... Remain deeply involved in day-to-day accounting, ensuring true domain expertise is infused into your team and your strategic client partnerships.
Requirements
- Hands-On Private Markets Accounting Expertise: Deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds to tackle complex fund workflows and deliver immediate impact on client service.
- Strong Ownership & Team Leadership: A hands-on leader who leads by example, actively develops the team, and drives process innovation and maturity in a fast-paced startup environment where accountability is key.
- On-Site Presence & Cultural Fit: Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week, embracing a culture of transparency, continuous feedback, and cross-team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Fund Accounting Ops: Manage day-to-day fund accounting activities including financial statement prep, capital calls, distributions, and ensuring accuracy in waterfall calculations aligned with LPAs.
- Lead and Develop Accounting Team: Supervise and mentor staff accountants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while driving recruitment and training efforts.
- Client Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, handling inquiries, delivering strategic insights, and ensuring high-touch service delivery.
- Drive Process Improvements + Tech Adoption: Work closely with product and tech teams to spot automation opportunities, streamline workflows, and boost data accuracy using AI-powered solutions.
- Ensure Compliance & Control adherence: Uphold strict compliance with regulatory, tax, audit, and internal control standards, including SOC 1 and SOC 2, to protect data integrity and operational reliability.