Senior Vice President of Finance

Position Summary

Our client, a well-established private equity investment firm, is seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President of Finance to serve as the firm's senior financial executive. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this individual will oversee all accounting and finance operations, lead the firm's financial strategy and infrastructure, and ensure the highest standards of financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness.

This executive will provide leadership across fund accounting, corporate accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax coordination, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance. The successful candidate will bring extensive leadership experience within a private equity fund environment and possess a deep understanding of the complexities of fund structures, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance.

A CPA designation is required, along with a demonstrated track record of leading the finance and accounting function for a private equity fund.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for all accounting and finance functions across the firm.
Serve as the senior financial executive and trusted advisor to executive leadership on financial strategy, performance, risk, and operational initiatives.
Oversee all fund accounting, management company accounting, corporate accounting, and financial reporting activities.
Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to investors, lenders, auditors, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership.
Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment, accounting policies, and financial governance framework.
Lead all annual financial statement audits and maintain continuous audit readiness across the organization.
Partner with external auditors throughout the audit process, ensuring efficient execution and timely resolution of audit findings.
Develop and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies to support the firm's continued growth.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities.
Manage treasury operations, liquidity planning, capital calls, distributions, and financing activities.
Coordinate with external tax advisors regarding partnership tax reporting, compliance, and investor tax documentation.
Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
Evaluate financial systems and technology, leading system enhancements and process automation initiatives where appropriate.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance organization.
Partner closely with investment professionals, operations, legal, compliance, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives and transaction activity.
Present financial results, key metrics, and strategic analyses to executive leadership and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree is a plus.
At least 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
Significant experience leading the accounting and finance function for a private equity fund is required.
Extensive knowledge of private equity fund structures, partnership accounting, investor reporting, capital activity, and management company accounting.
Proven experience overseeing complex annual audits and maintaining exceptional audit readiness.
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
Demonstrated success building scalable accounting processes and improving operational efficiency.
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and financial planning functions.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.
Ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound business judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting a growing or institutional private equity platform.
Experience implementing or optimizing ERP and financial reporting systems.
Background leading finance organizations through periods of growth, operational transformation, or increased regulatory complexity.

Location:

The role is based in the Denver metro area and is hybrid.

What You'll Bring

This role is ideal for an experienced finance executive who combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable partnering with executive leadership on long-term business strategy while ensuring flawless execution of day-to-day accounting operations, investor reporting, financial controls, and audit readiness. This is an opportunity to build upon an already successful platform while positioning the finance organization to support future growth and operational excellence.

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