Vice President, Fund Controller

Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity.

Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation.

What we do :

As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Solutions to clients across the globe we manage approximately $124.6 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $796.

2 in non-discretionary assets as of March 31, 2024

The Opportunity :

The Fund Controller / Fund Accounting Function is a leadership position responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of our fund accounting and valuation function, including team management and oversight of outsourced resources.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Oversee annual audits,
• Review and final approval of annual and quarterly financial statements, tables, and footnotes for 70+ private equity funds and feeder vehicles,
• Implement and oversee accounting processes and system of internal controls completed by internal staff and outside resources,
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes surrounding the financial reporting process,
• Oversee the review and approval processes for management fee and partnership expenses calculations and invoices,
• Manage all third party administrators and vendor relationships pertaining to fund vehicles,
• Work with Company department managers to meet goals, including Company corporate reporting deadlines, efficient management of investment fund lines of credit, etc.
• Coordinate / oversee tax filing process (quarterly or periodic withholdings for non-US limited partners (Forms 1042 / 8804) and annual Federal and state tax filings (completed by external accounting firms),
• Final review and approval of accounting positions in memos,
• Review valuations of investments and present conclusions to valuation committees,
• Develop and monitor annual department budget and forecasts,
• Present functional capabilities to clients and prospects, participate in periodic Back Office Best Practice events for clients and others,
• Manage, coach, and develop reporting staff.

Your background will include :

• Must have a complete understanding of carried interest terms and calculations,
• Must be accomplished at financial statement preparation and presentation,
• Leadership of a fund accounting or similar function,
• Excellent communication and presentation skills,
• Excellent interdepartmental relationship skills,
• Knowledge of private equity fund services industry preferred,
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Must be detail oriented and organized and possess excellent analytical skills,
• Undergraduate degree (B.A., B.S. or B.B.A.),
• 8+ years' fund accounting experience,
• CPA required.

We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes : Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.

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