Senior Fund Accountant

  • Full-time

Company Description

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VWH Capital Management, LP (“VWH”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor and private equity firm with multi-billion dollars in assets under management.  The firm is the winner of the 2023 Private Equity Wire US Emerging Manager Award for Best Performance: Debt.  VWH is a major player in the U.S. distressed residential mortgage loan space and seeks to generate long-term returns in securitized products, distressed credit, and whole loans.  VWH is headquartered in Dallas.  For more information visit www.vwhcapital.com.

Job Description

VWH is seeking to hire a Senior Fund Accountant to work directly with the CFO and Controller to perform the finance and accounting responsibilities for our private equity funds.  The person will be assisting with oversight of Fund Administrator, year-end audits and other day to day operations.  This position will become an intricate part of the team and gain exposure to all aspects of the accounting/finance side of operations.  The firm invests in a broad spectrum of securitized products, with the current focus on distressed U.S. residential mortgages and securitization.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and validate the NAV close packages for the Funds prepared by the fund administrator, and all reconciliation schedules as support
  • Review financial statements including annual footnotes provided by the third fund administrator
  • Interact with the external audit and tax reporting processes with big 4 firms
  • Compile, analyze and prepare of Funds financial data and operating metrics
  • Assist in quarterly Investor reporting
  • Prepare and review Investor capital calls and distributions
  • Investor commitments and capital account management
  • Responsible for the completion of investor questionnaires
  • Responsible for due diligence information requests from investors during fundraising
  • Prepare and review partner allocations, quarterly management fees, waterfall calculations and partner transfers
  • Prepare and monitor Fund expenses and vendor payments
  • Responsible for investor expense allocation and tracking
  • Assist with compliance and regulatory filings
  • Work on ad hoc projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • 3-4 years of experience in Fund Accounting
  • A CPA candidate is a plus
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and US GAAP
  • Thorough and meticulous with extreme focus on details
  • Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative
  • Ability to multi-task with good time management skills to meet multiple reporting deadlines
  • Good process management skills
  • Ability to work in Uptown Dallas office

Additional Information

VWH offers competitive compensation including base salary and a discretionary performance bonus.  VWH has a compelling benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off. 

VWH Capital Management, LP is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited by applicable law.