Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting

About Citco
JOB DESCRIPTION
The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we've been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we'll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About The Team & Business Line
Fund Administration is Citco's core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry's most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Responsibilities
Your Role:

• You will be responsible for leading a fund accounting and client service team for the North America Real Estate/Real Assets line of business.
• Provide real estate industry knowledge and expertise to clients; As a result of active participation in private real estate organizations, work closely with Business Development, Executive Relationship Managers and Senior Management teams on marketing pitches and other client presentations
• Responsible for developing client service plans including: periodic client meetings, assessing client fund servicing needs, securing adequate resources to service the account, selecting the technology solutions best suited for the services, and negotiating contracts and fees
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with KPIs and service level agreements, fund PPMs, authoritative accounting guidance and regulatory requirements, including monitoring the timing and quality of client deliverables, approve ad hoc client requests
• Assist with the development of on-boarding and transition plans for new client integration
• Coordinate and oversee staffing, hiring, training and development of staff related to your clients
• Maintain administration fee accruals, revenue, and follow up on outstanding fee receivables
• Participate in Audit, Risk and Quality assurance programs specific to Real Estate offering
• Contribute to SOC 1 audits for North America
• Coordinate with Integration, Legal, Compliance, Payments, Regulatory, Investor Reporting, Financial Reporting and Tax group functions and other key services to ensure client satisfaction with Citco

Qualifications
About You:

• You possess a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline with 15+ years of fund accounting experience with at least 5 to 10 years in real estate investment accounting (CPA, MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Demonstrated skills in disseminating partnership agreements and fund documents, experience with fee structures including promotes and incentive fees, and proficiency with producing NAV packages, performance returns and financial reports
• Experience with managing client relationships
• Strong knowledge of real estate and/or private equity fund structures, fund types, and asset operations, familiarity with investment accounting rules and standards, and a keen understanding of applicable tax reporting and regulatory requirements within North America
• Familiarity with Investran, Yardi, MRI or other PERE software packages, strongly preferred
• Ability to review contracts and have an understanding of business planning, budgeting, and managing PandL
• Experience in developing, implementing, optimizing business processes in the real estate investments funds space
• Strong management skills and experience overseeing a group of investment accountants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)

Salary Range:
USD $215, ,000

Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance and central to our success here at Citco. Citco offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs. Your base salary will be determined by several factors such as the role, experience, skillset, market conditions, etc. Furthermore, qualifying positions can participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more. Additional details about our total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process.

At Citco, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture by prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation, mutual respect, and collaboration. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let your recruiter know.

As an equal opportunity employer, Citco adheres to making all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. We believe that an inclusive workforce not only enriches our company but also drives us towards greater success.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our employees may perform other job-related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.