Senior Capital Administrator

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As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

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Alter Domus is looking for a Senior Capital Administrator to join our Private Equity team in New York or Chicago!

The Capital Administrator plays a critical role in the organization and is responsible for delivering Alter Domus' Cap Administration

SM services to clients. This position performs scheduled and ad-hoc activities which results in the allocation of distributions and capital account balances for private equity partnerships. The position will maintain direct client communications and be responsible for overall client relationship. In addition, the Capital Administrator will be the subject matter expert relating to the actual economics of client funds and individual limited partner capital balances.

The Capital Administrator will also be responsible for managing internal teams that help support him/her in meeting client deliverables.

• Establish and maintain proficiency in the capital administration requirements of client partnerships.
• Perform data exchange between client and Alter Domus environments.
• Execute and resolve GAAP-based reconciliation of fund general ledger to Cap Assure's GAAP ledger.
• Define and account for client requested adjustments to Cap Assure's GAAP ledger.
• Execute allocations of cash distributions and hypothetical fund liquidations.
• Analyze, reconcile, validate and post allocation results to Cap Assure.
• Produce client reports and data extracts.
• Communicate results to clients.
• Interact with client personnel at all levels of the organization for data acquisition, financial statement review and issue resolution. Work with internal quality assurance professionals and senior management within the firm to maintain high quality standards in a demanding environment.
• Manage team of junior personnel.

• An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and reporting methods.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems and accounting software.
• Experience with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Access.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to independently interact with client personnel.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Relevant professional accounting and finance experience including, but not limited to, work experience at a fund administrator or an alternative investment firm.
• Financial services industry experience.
• Knowledge of Private Equity Fund accounting.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and address competing priorities.
• Can manage teams and mentor junior staff.
• Budget salary for this role 85,.

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from Linked In Learning.

• Support for professional accreditations.
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression.
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices.
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan.
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location.

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

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