The posting
Job Description
About Citco:
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:
- Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub-ledgers.
- Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements
- Prepare and review limited partner and general partner allocations
- Prepare and review trial balances and work paper product
- Overall responsibility for client relationships and meetings
- Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients, particularly in the Infrastructure space
- Be involved with the preparation of client service plans including annual budget
- Establish plan for new client setup and transitions
- Coordinate with Operations group, Financial Statement group, Tax group, and Investor Relations group
- Coordinate, manage and monitor external audit process
- Review private equity fund client’s partnership agreements, PPM’s and other materials
- Be involved with the implementation of fund structures on accounting system
- Prepare ad hoc reports as needed
- Review trading and operations processes for the Company’s private equity division
Qualifications
About You:
- 8+ years PERE experience in Fund Administration or public/private accounting experience.
- Confidently display a knowledge of Infrastructure Funds (open/closed ended), regulatory requirements and other reporting guidelines.
- Experience in managing and marketing a new business unit
- Strong skills in negotiation, business planning and budgeting, margin analysis, rating agency relations and technical accounting
- Some familiarity with Investran/Yardi
- Successful record of delivering large scale business/technology reengineering initiatives in the private equity, hedge funds and fund of funds businesses
- Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting
- Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
- Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience of other professionals
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- You have a CPA designation.
Salary Range: USD$150,000 - 220,000
While this role may be posted under a different location, as part of our office transition, the successful candidate's primary work location will be Metropark, located at 170 South Wood Avenue, 4th Floor, Iselin, NJ 08830.
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.
