Managing Director - Fund Accounting & Finance

Overview

Atlanta, GA - in-office role

Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client recruit their next Managing Director – Accounting & Finance. The Managing Director will lead and oversee a team responsible for the operational and financial management of a complex portfolio of private equity funds. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant execution of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual processes, while maintaining the highest standards of governance, investor reporting, and regulatory adherence.

The Managing Director will serve as a strategic leader, driving efficiency, risk management, and team development to support the firm’s growth objectives.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to a team managing multiple private equity funds.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all fund-related activities, including daily operations, monthly closings, quarterly reporting, and annual audits.
• Oversee compliance with fund governing documents, investor agreements, and regulatory requirements.

• Establish and maintain robust processes for capital calls, distributions, valuations, and performance reporting.
• Monitor fund liquidity, cash management, and expense allocations.
• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Oversee preparation and delivery of investor communications, including capital account statements, quarterly reports, and annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with investor relations and deal teams to ensure transparency and responsiveness to investor inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks across fund structures.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing professionals within the fund operations team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. MBA or CPA is a plus
• 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial services, with a focus in fund accounting, alternative investment, and client facing experience.
• Experience working with a combination of investment, accounting, operations, technology, tax, compliance and legal teams.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex fund structures
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial software and systems, and strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with financial software, such as Back Stop, and Power BI is a plus.
• Highly motivated individual with a desire to join our sophisticated start-up/family culture
• Strong accounting and organizational background are necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates integrity and a stellar work ethic
• Ability to work onsite in Atlanta, GA,
• The salary range, which includes a base salary and discretionary bonus, will be based on experience.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex and large data sets.
• Proficient in financial modeling, valuation, and accounting principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

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Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas
- Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management. We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.