Associate Director – Fund Accounting (Private Equity/Credit) (M/F)

Associate Director – Fund Accounting (Private Equity/Credit) (M/F)

Service line

ATOZ FUND SERVICES

Contract type

CDI

Country

Luxembourg

About us

ATOZ Fund Services is a Luxembourg-headquartered provider of fund administration and corporate services to the alternative asset management industry. We support investors and managers across private equity, private debt, real assets, credit and related alternative strategies with complex professional, administrative, regulatory and other services. We are building out our platform across Europe and Globally. Joining ATOZ means joining a firm that is scaling quickly, investing in its people and technology, and giving talented professionals genuine scope to participate in shaping how our Firm evolves during an exciting growth period.

Our Private Equity and Credit Fund Accounting teams deliver NAV production, investor reporting and fund-level accounting for a growing portfolio of closed-ended, hybrid and evergreen structures, working closely with Relationship Management, Transfer Agency, Depositaries, AIFM’s, Tax and Compliance to give clients a seamless, high-quality service experience.

Job description

As Associate Director, Fund Accounting (Private Equity/Credit), you will be the senior point of contact for a dedicated portfolio of private equity and Credit clients. You will lead a high-performing fund accounting team, own the quality and timeliness of day-to-day delivery, and drive the successful execution of onboarding, transitions and platform improvement projects. You will combine strong technical fund accounting expertise with client relationship and people leadership skills.

Your main responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary senior point of contact for an assigned portfolio of private equity and credit clients, building trusted relationships with fund managers, CFOs and investor relations teams.
• Develop and maintain client service plans, including periodic client meetings, service reviews and identification of additional service opportunities.
• Support Relationship Managers and senior management on marketing pitches, RFPs and other client presentations.
• Act as local point of escalation for clients, investors and other stakeholders on complex or sensitive matters.

Fund Accounting Oversight & Technical Delivery

• Oversee NAV production, capital call and distribution processing, waterfall and carried interest calculations, and investor reporting for private equity and credit fund structures.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with KPIs, service level agreements, fund documentation (LPAs/PPMs), authoritative accounting guidance (Lux GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve general ledgers, financial statements and NAV packages, and provide guidance on complex or non-standard transactions.
• Support statutory and client audits, coordinating with auditors, depositaries and other third parties as required.
• Contribute to SOC 1 design, implementation and ongoing control programmes for the Fund Accounting function.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, manage and develop a multi-level team of fund accounting professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and accountability.
• Coordinate and oversee training and development of staff, including colleagues based in ATOZ's Casablanca centre.
• Identify talent, support career development and act as part of the local daily management team for the jurisdiction.

Process, Technology & Project Delivery

• Work closely with Operations and the wider platform team on process improvement, automation and technology enhancement initiatives.
• Assist with the design and configuration of fund accounting systems and workflow tools to meet evolving client needs.
• Support onboarding and transition planning for new clients and mandates across Luxembourg and wider Europe.
• Balance business-as-usual delivery with execution of strategic projects, platform migrations and new product rollouts.

Governance, Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Participate in risk and quality assurance programmes specific to the Private Equity offering.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Tax, Regulatory Reporting and Financial Reporting functions to ensure client satisfaction and regulatory alignment.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers including auditors, law firms, depositaries, AIFM’s and administrators.
• Monitor revenue levels for the assigned client portfolio, support fee negotiations, and follow up on outstanding receivables in cooperation with Relationship Management.

We offer:

• A key leadership position within a dynamic, fast-growing and ambitious fund services firm.
• Exposure to a prestigious international client portfolio and complex alternative investment structures.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding organisation.
• A competitive remuneration package reflecting your experience, leadership and expertise.

Experience & qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of fund accounting / fund administration experience, with a strong focus on private equity and/or credit funds.
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg fund vehicles (SCSp, RAIF, SICAV, SCA) and Lux GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP; qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven experience managing client relationships at a senior level, with 5+ years of people management experience.
• Experience with private equity and credit fund accounting platforms such as Investran, eFront, Allvue or equivalent systems.
• Comfortable working with workflow, reporting and data automation tools, and contributing to platform selection and implementation projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the credibility to represent ATOZ at a senior level with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate and develop a team, while managing individual delivery responsibilities.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills; able to manage competing priorities across BAU delivery and strategic projects.
• Fluent in English; French and/or German considered an advantage.