Alternative Ops Fund Accounting, Officer

Job Summary
The Officer role combines delivery oversight with people development responsibility and deep product expertise across Alternatives NAV operations. Officers are accountable for review quality, product correctness, and team capability, ensuring NAV outputs align with complex fund structures and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
Review and sign off on NAV deliverables and reconciliations prepared by Senior Associates
Act as escalation point for operational, technical, and client‑related issues
Apply deep product and structural knowledge to challenge accounting treatments and assumptions
Provide technical guidance on complex allocation mechanics, including distribution waterfalls, preferred returns, catch‑ups, and carried interest
Review and support capital account rebalances, true‑ups, and post‑event adjustments
Train, coach, and develop staff, including onboarding and technical upskilling
Ensure consistent adherence to controls, procedures, and service standards
Support complex client discussions related to structures, allocations, and NAV outcomes
Identify recurring issues and drive corrective actions with AVPs
Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
4–7 years of alternatives operations or similar experience
Proven review and sign‑off capability with strong judgment on issue escalation
Deep understanding of Private Markets fund structures, including LP/GP models, commitments, capital calls, distributions, and lifecycle events
Deep understanding of differences between Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate
Strong expertise in distribution waterfalls and carried interest mechanics
Experience reviewing capital account rebalances and investor‑level true‑ups
Required experience in training, coaching, and developing staff
Preferred experience and working knowledge of Geneva and/or Investran
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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