Director of Client Service-Private Equity Fund Accounting

Computer Sciences Corporation - West Orange, NJ

Full-time - Senior

West Orange, NJ

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Director of Client Services for Private Equity Fund Accounting at CSC is responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing the onboarding of new clients, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality fund administration services. This role involves reviewing financial documents, compliance reporting, and capital calculations while also focusing on team management and process improvements. The position requires a strong background in private equity accounting and supervisory experience, with a commitment to client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships including onboarding new clients and reviewing fund documents.
• Understand clients' business to identify opportunities for additional fund services and cross-selling of other CSC products.
• Review accounting records, financial statements, and support schedules, including waterfall calculations (GAAP & OCBOA).
• Review SBA compliance reporting, including SBA Form 468.
• Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters.
• Assist internal teams with all client deliverables.
• Ensure best practices are used by the client service team and look for process improvements.
• Staffing/resource allocation for the client service team.
• Career development and talent management of team members.
• Manage special projects as required.
• Conduct extensive on-the-job training.
• Handle internal responsibilities such as status reports and time tracking.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Accounting-CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 12+ years' experience in Private Equity portfolio/investment and partnership accounting.
• 7+ years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Thorough understanding of key terms of fund documents.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, named ranges).
• Private equity accounting software experience is a plus.
• Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines.
• Experience delegating, training, and supervising multiple staff.
• Experience managing multiple client relationships.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• On-the-job training