Keller Executive Search International

Head of Fund Finance

Keller Executive Search International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $280,000 - $300,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Build and implement the fund finance foundation (processes, controls, close calendar, reporting templates).
  • Own fund accounting and investor capital mechanics (capital accounts, allocations, waterfalls/carry calculations).
  • Lead and manage third-party providers (fund administrator, audit, tax) and ensure audit-ready deliverables.
  • Personally execute capital calls and distributions, including notices, tracking, and follow-through.
  • Produce quarterly reporting for Limited Partners and manage LP-facing finance Q&A.
  • Coordinate tax reporting deliverables (e.g., K-1 process through providers).
  • Build and maintain the regulatory/compliance framework and filing calendar for an SEC-regulated environment.
  • Support growth initiatives (fundraising readiness and finance infrastructure for additional investment vehicles).
  • Build the internal finance function over time (start lean with external admin support; hire as the platform scales).

Requirements

  • 5–10+ years of fund finance experience within PE/VC/hedge fund/institutional asset management.
  • Proven hands-on ownership of LP reporting, capital calls, distributions, and fund accounting.
  • Working knowledge of fund audits, investor reporting standards, and SEC regulatory requirements (e.g., ADV/PF).
  • Strong Excel / financial modelling skills; able to build dashboards and templates as needed.
  • Familiarity with fund accounting software (e.g., Allvue, Investran, eFront, Backstop, etc.).
  • Bachelor’s degree required; English fluency required.
  • Must be authorised to work in the United States (no relocation/sponsorship support).
Benefits
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Long-term incentive participation in future investment vehicles.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with employer match (up to 4%).
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid, sick and parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
fund financefund accountingcapital callsdistributionsfinancial modellingreporting templatesallocationswaterfallsaudit readinessregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
leadershipmanagementcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solving