ResponsibilitiesFunctional Lead – Fund Accounting Applications (~50%)Serve as the subject matter expert for Fund and Investor Reporting processes and systems within Fund AccountingAct as the primary liaison between Fund Accounting end‑users and Global Technology Services (GTS), translating business processes, needs, and strategic vision into clear, well‑structured requirements for developers and QA teamsManage, enhance, and support Investran and Appian BPM applications, ensuring they continuously align with evolving business needsProvide day‑to‑day functional support for in‑house built applications, ensuring timely issue resolution and continuity of operationsFinance Process & Systems Improvement (~40%)Lead initiatives to streamline, automate, and modernize finance operations across the Fund Accounting departmentsPartner with upstream and downstream stakeholders — including Fund Management, Corporate Accounting, Investor Relations, Entity Compliance and more — to collaborate and drive improvementsDrive change management within Fund Accounting, overseeing the implementation of new workstreams and ensuring successful adoption of tools, workflows, and strategic initiativesProduction Support – Fund Accounting & Investor Financial Reporting (~10%)Provide production support across key Fund Accounting reporting processes and platforms, triaging and resolving issues to ensure continuity of operations, including but not limited to:Capital Account StatementsCapital Calls & DistributionsILPA (Institutional Limited Partners Association) ReportingInvestor Tax Reporting (TaxPBC)Appian In‑House built applicationsInvestranQualificationsEducation & CertificatesBachelor's degree requiredConcentration in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferredProfessional Experience5–7 years of relevant experience, requiredExperience in fund accounting, finance operations, or a related business systems/process improvement role, preferredProven experience serving as a liaison between finance or business teams and technology or development teamsDemonstrated experience writing business requirements, functional specifications, or process documentation for technology teamsTrack record of leading process improvement or technology implementation initiatives in a finance environmentExperience supporting or leading change management efforts, including training and stakeholder communicationFamiliarity with agile project management methodologies and tools such as JIRA or similar platformsBackground in private equity, Fund accounting, or similar alternative investment operations preferredAccounting systems expertise required; experience with Investran strongly preferredFamiliarity with Appian BPM, Salesforce, or PeopleSoft Financials a plusWorking knowledge of system structures, data flows, and application architecture — a strong understanding of how systems connect and interact will be a key differentiator in this roleSolid understanding of fund accounting principles, investor reporting, and financial close processesAbility to translate complex business processes and end‑user needs into clear, actionable requirements for developers and QA teamsAdvanced Excel required; SQL experience preferredExcellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across finance, technology, and senior leadership audiencesHighly organized with strong attention to detailSelf‑motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environmentDemonstrated ability to lead and influence both direct and indirect team membersThe compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications. The role is responsible for driving process improvement and technology automation across the Fund Accounting Department, with a focus on key workflows including investor capital account statements, ILPA fee and expense reporting, Capital Calls & Distributions, and Tax PBC.A critical component of this role is serving as the primary liaison between Fund Accounting end-users and Global Technology Services (GTS) — translating business processes, needs, and strategic vision into clear, actionable requirements for developers and QA teams.