Vice President - Fund Accounting

Position Overview

Obra Capital is seeking a Vice President, Fund Accounting to join our team in our New York office. The Vice President, Fund Accounting will be responsible with the maintenance of the books and records of funds in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The role will work and collaborate with various departments within the firm, including Operations, Investor Relations, Management Reporting, Tax, and Legal and Compliance. The role will also coordinate and manage the funds’ external third-party fund administrator.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Oversee funds’ NAV finalization process, including P&L reconciliation and allocation to investors, for open-ended and/or closed-ended private fund structures; investigate and resolve discrepancies with third party fund administrator and internal teams
• Review and reconcile the calculation and payment of management and carried interest and/or incentive fees in accordance with the funds’ governing documents
• Review capital calls and distributions allocations and notifications
• Approve client capital account statements generated by third party administrators
• Prepare quarterly unaudited financial statements and annual audited financial statements in accordance to U.S. GAAP and coordinate with external auditors for the year-end audit process
• Prepare monthly attribution performance reporting to senior management 

• Prepare and review monthly fund forecasts, NAV performance estimates, and other ad-hoc requests/projects 
• Prepare inputs for annual regulatory reporting, investor letters, custom client reporting, and firm level reporting 
• Liaise with various internal teams including Operations, Investor Relations, Management Reporting, Tax, and Legal and Compliance
• Prepare and review expense allocations, operating expense budgets, and vendor expense payments
• Review fund legal documents and continue to streamline or build processes and templates
• Engage in special projects and involve in firm strategic initiatives; assist with the creation and implementation of procedures, workflows, and controls

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or above) in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant fund accounting experience. 
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with Credit is a plus.
• Enfusion and Sage Intacct experience a plus.
• Possess strong work ethic and positive team player attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail / accuracy and analytic skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

 

Compensation: 

The expected base salary range for this role is outlined below. In addition to the base salary, total compensation may include a discretionary bonus based on performance. This range reflects a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, education, and other qualifications pertinent to the position.

$130,000-$150,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings which include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit. In addition all employees of Obra are provided with a daily lunch stipend.