Consistently recognized as one of the Best of the Best accounting firms in the country, a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide, our client is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm providing expert financial advisory to companies across a diverse range of industries. We are now looking for an Audit Partner (Private Equity Funds) to join their bust, successful, and growing Financial Services team.
Audit Partner, Private Equity Funds
$250-500K plus excellent benefits package.
New York, or remote.
To be successful in this role:
This position requires extensive experience in auditing financial statements, a deep understanding of private equity industry regulations, along with the ability to provide strategic guidance to clients. You will be a confident Audit Partner with 12+ years of extensive experience in auditing private equity funds and be a fully qualified CPA.
Other requirements for this role include:
- Bachelor s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements for private equity funds
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality audit services
- Personal attributes required for this role include:
- Accountability: Follows through on commitments, does what you say you will do, even requiring some personal sacrifice
- Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner, listens attentively
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Relates comfortably to all levels of people, both internally and externally
- Nimble Learner: Learns quickly when facing new situations, willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
- Technical Proficiency: Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency
- Technologically Proficient: Ability to apply technology solutions to work
- Being Resilient: Shows confidence under pressure, maintains a positive attitude despite adversity
- Action Oriented: Proactively seeks out new and challenging work
- Trustworthiness: Keeps confidences and develops a reputation for being honest and ethical
Job role and responsibilities:
As an Audit Partner specializing in Private Equity Funds, you will play a critical role in leading and managing the audit engagements for private equity funds (which may include venture capital funds and other closed-ended vehicle structures). You will be responsible for fostering client relationships, overseeing audit teams, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of financial statements.
Other responsibilities for this role include:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with private equity fund clients
- Serve as a trusted advisor, providing insights and solutions to address clients' financial and operational challenges
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and tailor audit services accordingly
- Lead and manage audit engagements for private equity funds, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Develop and execute risk-based audit plans, considering the unique aspects of private equity fund operations
- Review and analyze financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documentation
- Supervise, mentor, and develop audit teams, providing guidance and support in a dynamic work environment
- Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and contribute to the professional growth of team members
- Stay current on industry trends, accounting principles, and regulatory changes impacting private equity funds
- Apply technical expertise to address complex accounting and auditing issues relevant to private equity clients
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of audit work, maintaining a commitment to professional standards and ethics
- Implement and enforce internal quality control procedures to safeguard the integrity of audit processes
- Identify opportunities for business development and expansion of services within the private equity sector
- Participate in proposal development, and client presentations, and contribute to the growth of the audit practice
- Collaborate with internal teams, including tax, advisory, and consulting services, to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment