Representative Sr Lead, Fund Administration
FIS · Remote (Remote US)
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About the role
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About the Role
The Representative Sr. Lead, Fund Administration serves as a senior accounting and client service leader responsible for the administration of complex private equity fund structures. In this role, you will oversee fund-level accounting, financial reporting, investor allocations, waterfall calculations, and year-end reporting while serving as a trusted advisor to clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the accounting and administration of complex private equity, closed-end, and alternative investment fund structures.
Review and approve fund-level financial reporting packages, investor capital statements, and audited financial statements.
Lead year-end reporting and audit processes, serving as the primary liaison for auditors, clients, and other external stakeholders.
Perform and review carried interest, waterfall allocation, management fee, capital call, and distribution calculations.
Provide leadership, technical guidance, and client relationship management while supporting onboarding, process improvements, and system enhancements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
5+ years of private equity fund accounting, fund administration, or alternative investment accounting experience with direct responsibility for fund-level accounting and financial reporting.
Demonstrated expertise in private equity fund structures, partnership accounting, investor allocations, capital activity, carried interest calculations, and waterfall methodologies.
Experience managing year-end financial statement preparation, external audits, and reporting under U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
Advanced proficiency with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Geneva, or similar fund administration systems, as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting multiple private equity fund strategies, including buyout, growth equity, venture capital, or real assets funds.
Experience leading system implementations, accounting platform enhancements, or operational transformation initiatives.
The Impact You’ll Make
As a Representative Sr. Lead, Fund Administration, you will play a critical role in delivering accurate accounting, reporting, and operational support for sophisticated private equity fund structures. Your expertise will help clients meet investor, regulatory, and audit requirements while supporting efficient operations throughout the fund lifecycle. Through your leadership and technical knowledge, you will help drive exceptional client outcomes and contribute to the continued growth of the fund administration organization.
What We Offer You
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FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $108,230.00 - $184,000.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Privacy Statement
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