Manager, Fund Administration (Accounting) - India

About Juniper Square

Our mission is to unlock the full potential of private markets. Privately owned assets like commercial real estate, private equity, and venture capital make up half of our financial ecosystem yet remain inaccessible to most people. We are digitizing these markets, and as a result, bringing efficiency, transparency, and access to one of the most productive corners of our financial ecosystem. If you care about making the world a better place by making markets work better through technology – all while contributing as a member of a values-driven organization – we want to hear from you. 

Juniper Square offers employees a variety of ways to work, ranging from a fully remote experience to working full-time in one of our physical offices. We invest heavily in digital-first operations, allowing our teams to collaborate effectively across 27 U.S. states, 2 Canadian Provinces, India, Luxembourg, and England. We also have physical offices in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai and Bangalore for employees who prefer to work in an office some or all of the time.

About your role

As the Manager of Fund Accounting, you will assume a pivotal role in supervising and directing the daily operations of the fund accounting team. Your responsibilities will encompass ensuring accurate and timely financial transaction recording, maintaining the Net Asset Value (NAV) of investment funds, and upholding compliance with regulatory requirements. This role necessitates strong leadership, technical proficiency, and an in-depth understanding of the fund administration industry.

What you’ll do

Team Supervision:

• Lead and manage a team of fund accountants and accounting professionals.

• Cultivate a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

• Establish clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance assessments, and provide constructive feedback.

Fund Accounting Oversight:

• Oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities, including NAV calculation, income distribution, and expense accruals.

• Ensure precision in the valuation of fund assets, including complex and illiquid securities.

• Review and approve financial statements, investor reports, and other fund-related documents.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:

• Stay informed about regulatory changes and guarantee alignment of fund accounting practices with industry regulations and reporting standards.

• Collaborate with the compliance team to address regulatory inquiries and facilitate audits.

Process Enhancement:

• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency optimization within the fund accounting department.

• Implement best practices and streamline workflows to enhance overall performance.

Technology and Systems:

• Collaborate with IT teams to evaluate and implement fund accounting software and systems.

• Ensure that technology solutions support precise and efficient fund accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A CPA or CFA designation is advantageous.

• 5+ years of pertinent experience in fund accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

• Profound understanding of fund accounting principles, encompassing NAV calculation, financial reporting, and audit procedures.

• Experience with Luxembourg structures, fund setup, governance, compliance, and exposure to private equity, real estate, infrastructure, debt, and securities.

• Consolidation and/or IFRS knowledge would be advantageous.

• Robust knowledge of investment instruments, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative assets.

• Proficiency in fund accounting software and financial reporting tools.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.