Fund Accounting Director

Fund Accounting Director Location Dallas, TX (Highland Park area) :

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the accounting and administration of direct investment and fund of fund partnerships including 4 large open end hedge fund partnerships and 17 private equity partnerships.
• Review and approve subscription and/or redemption documents for investors in the partnerships including accredited investor and qualified purchaser qualifications.
• Review and approve capital call and capital distribution notices for private equity partnerships.
• Responsible for Partnership annual financial statement audits and tax returns working with Big 4 accounting firm (including the distribution of audited financial statements to investors).
• Coordinate with Tax team to deliver schedules used in preparation of investor tax estimates.
• Oversee annual K-1 process and review of federal and state tax returns with external tax preparer.
• Review all treasury functions for capital flows, new deals, fund of fund investments and expense payments for the partnerships.
• Assist with due diligence for new fund managers and fund of fund investments for the investment team with outside legal firms and third party service providers.
• Prepare and maintain subscription finance facilities for private equity partnerships including draw downs, pay offs, quarterly compliance certifications and opening new facilities.
• Oversee organization of new partnerships by working with outside legal firms on formation and partnership documents.
• Oversee all payment and accrual of fund expenses.
• Work closely with Client Operations, Investment, Compliance and Tax teams.
• Prepare and file SEC quarterly and annual Form PF filings.
• Assist compliance department with Form ADV and Form D filings.
• Manage staff of 2 in fund accounting team as well as review and approve staff work in client operations.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years experience with CPA and Bachelor or Master's degree in accounting and asset management.
• Big 4 experience - tax and/or audit with strong understanding of hedge fund and private equity fund accounting and advanced knowledge of GAAP and tax reporting.
• Experience managing and training staff including performance reviews.
• Must be technology savvy with the ability to drive business process re-engineering and implementation of new technology to deliver process improvements.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and ability to partner with multiple departments within the firm and external service providers.
• Passion for client service and delivering exceptional work and value that is part of the Tolleson Wealth Management culture.
• Experience with SEI Archway Platform a plus.
• Must consent to and have favorable credit report and background check

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Tolleson Wealth Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer