Accounting Manager

Exponent

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New York, NY hybrid Until 9/16/2026 First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description
Join a VC-backed AI-infused fund admin startup. The team is constructed of industry A-players, and has a backlog of prospects asking to become paying clients. Lead an accounting team in a hands-on, highly technical + highly strategic manner as the firm pioneers the next frontier in fund administration services.

Why We Like This

  • Team > Best of the Best: Is the 'A-player' list of professionals from the same industry it is selling to. Founder is well-known and heavily respected by industry decision-makers.
  • Positioned for Success: The company is backed by a globally leading VC, and has a backlog of new clients requesting to transition to the team's fund admin platform.
  • Hands-on & Innovative Role: While leveraging cutting-edge AI for fund admin... Remain deeply involved in day-to-day accounting, ensuring true domain expertise is infused into your team and your strategic client partnerships.

Requirements

  • Hands-On Private Markets Accounting Expertise: Deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds to tackle complex fund workflows and deliver immediate impact on client service.
  • Strong Ownership & Team Leadership: A hands-on leader who leads by example, actively develops the team, and drives process innovation and maturity in a fast-paced startup environment where accountability is key.
  • On-Site Presence & Cultural Fit: Willingness to work on-site in NYC at least 3 days a week, embracing a culture of transparency, continuous feedback, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Fund Accounting Ops: Manage day-to-day fund accounting activities including financial statement prep, capital calls, distributions, and ensuring accuracy in waterfall calculations aligned with LPAs.
  • Lead and Develop Accounting Team: Supervise and mentor staff accountants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while driving recruitment and training efforts.
  • Client Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, handling inquiries, delivering strategic insights, and ensuring high-touch service delivery.
  • Drive Process Improvements + Tech Adoption: Work closely with product and tech teams to spot automation opportunities, streamline workflows, and boost data accuracy using AI-powered solutions.
  • Ensure Compliance & Control adherence: Uphold strict compliance with regulatory, tax, audit, and internal control standards, including SOC 1 and SOC 2, to protect data integrity and operational reliability.
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Compensation (from employer):
100000–125000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Lead and develop fund accounting team, oversee operations, and drive process improvements in a startup.

Job title

Accounting Manager

Experience level

deep technical accounting skills in venture, growth, and private equity funds

Industry

finance

Location requirements

On-site in NYC, with at least 3 days/week, remote not allowed.

Salary

100000–125000 USD per year

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

fund accountingfinancial statementscapital callsdistributionswaterfall calculationsLPAsSOC 1SOC 2

Preferred skills

team leadershipclient managementprocess automationAI adoption

Specializations

private marketsfund accountingventure capitalprivate equityfund workflows
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City