Head of accounting & treasury PERE M/F

Our client is a leading global investment management firm, and is currently looking for their new Head of Accounting & Treasury PERE.

Key responsibilities :

In this role you will lead the firm's accounting operations across its institutional private markets platform, covering real estate, private equity, and private credit. This position is responsible for managing the internal accounting oversight team, coordinating with external fund administrators, and overseeing global treasury activities and performance reporting. The role works closely with multiple business units to support investment strategies, provide expert guidance on complex transactions, optimize operational costs, and develop scalable systems and processes to enable future growth.

Core Responsibilities :

• Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity planning, cash flow management, banking relationships, and capital optimisation.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies tailored to private markets, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other standards.
• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for private market funds and vehicles, ensuring timely delivery to stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external fund administrators, monitoring service quality, compliance, and deadlines.
• Collaborate with investment teams on complex transactions such as joint ventures, acquisition accounting, and post-close integration.
• Implement and monitor internal controls, KPIs, and performance metrics to guarantee accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical accounting guidance during the due diligence and execution phases, including valuation and fair value considerations.
• Supervise accounting for carry vehicles, ensuring proper tracking of allocations, vesting schedules, and adherence to partnership agreements.
• Coordinate audit processes and liaise with external auditors for private market entities.
• Drive process improvements and cost optimisation initiatives to support scalability and business growth.
• Build and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Mentor and train team members to enhance technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Ensure alignment between investment objectives and accounting treatment, considering tax implications and investor reporting requirements.
• Partner with legal, tax, and operations teams to assess transaction risks and ensure compliance with documentation standards.

Your profile :

• CPA designation required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including private markets expertise.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, valuation methodologies, and global standards.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage internal teams and external providers.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.