EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit, the Financial Services Organization (“FSO) dedicated to the wealth and asset management, bank and capital markets, and insurance firms. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of the most significant events that are reshaping and redefining the financial services industry. As a Manager you will work from one of our several Service Delivery Centers that are made up of high-performing US-based resources, who work closely with our experienced client serving professionals, to deliver project-based work and managed services to our US-based Financial Services clients. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!

As a Manager, you will work in one of our Service Delivery Centers that is made up of high-performing US-based resources, who work closely with our experienced client serving professionals, to deliver project-based work and managed services to our US-based Financial Services clients. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in defining and reviewing how Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate Fund advisors meet regulatory, tax, and financial statement reporting requirements, using our new, proprietary EY-developed technology platform. EY’s Accounting and Administration platform brings investment risk, transactional, and holdings data into a single platform for workflow management, transparency, and accountability. Top tier fund managers are using the EY platform to lower their reporting costs and streamline their fund accounting and fund financial reporting processes. Join our team and assist leading fund advisors to address their most complex reporting and technology challenges.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fund Administration Manager to join our Private Credit platform. This role will be responsible for managing client deliverables, overseeing daily fund administration activities, and serving as a subject matter expert for Geneva within a Private Credit Fund environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on system expertise and proven leadership capabilities.

Your key responsibilities:

Fund Administration & Client Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end fund administration for Private Credit Funds, including direct lending, mezzanine, and other credit strategies
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of NAVs, capital account statements, investor reporting, and financial statements
• Act as a primary client contact, managing relationships with investment managers, investors, auditors, and other service providers
• Review complex transactions including loan funding, repayments, restructurings, PIK interest, accruals, and fee calculations
• Participate in activities needed to record data related to fund events, including fund launches, liquidations, and pipeline monitoring.

Geneva System Ownership

• Serve as a Geneva subject matter expert for Private Credit products
• Oversee trade capture, cash activity, valuations, income recognition, and period-end close processes in Geneva
• Partner with internal technology and data teams on system enhancements, upgrades, and new fund onboardings
• Troubleshoot and resolve Geneva-related issues, ensuring data integrity and proper accounting treatment

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of fund accountants and senior accountants
• Review the work of other team members with diverse backgrounds to ensure accuracy and completion according to regulatory reporting policies and procedures.
• Support staffing, workflow management, and performance evaluations

Process Improvement & Controls

• Drive operational efficiencies and process standardization across Private Credit funds
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, client agreements, and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and responses to inquiries
• Bring strong attention to detail, problem solving and critical thinking to ensure work is complete and accurate and escalate issues to leadership when appropriate.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Deep technical accounting knowledge for Private Credit instruments.
• Advanced Geneva reporting and configuration expertise, demonstrating the ability to leverage Geneva’s capabilities effectively within EY’s operational framework.
• Solid understanding of Private Credit Fund operations and the broader asset management industry.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills. Has the ability to develop relationships with team members across multiple geographic locations and time zones.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a keen eye for precision, ensuring that all aspects of data management and reporting are meticulously addressed
• Client-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Can deliver client requirements in a regulatory driven environment, process improvements, and understand operationally complex fund accounting principles.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Excel.
• An understanding of administrative processes and ability to execute detailed procedures based on written policies and procedures.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A solid understanding of the Geneva Accounting Platform including direct experience working within Geneva for Private Credit funds.
• At least 5 years of work experience in fund accounting operations for Private Credit Funds.
• Working knowledge of common and complex alternative fund structures and related understanding of how fund setups impact accounting operations.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related discipline.
• Analytical skills, especially those related to fund accounting and asset management.
• Strong proven communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Effective leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• An understanding of financial products and services, including those related to depository institutions, asset management, securities, financial technology, Private Credit.
• An interest in working in an environment which encourages continuous learning, development and identification of opportunities for improvement of individual and team performance.
• A willingness to travel on an exception basis for client needs.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• CPA
• Experience with software tools including document management systems, workflow systems, or other accounting software (e.g. Investran, Yardi)
• Experience in fund financial reporting

What we look for

You should be flexible and able to juggle multiple responsibilities, including delivery of exceptional quality work to our clients. In addition, you’ll be a motivated self-starter, and will value sharing best practices with your colleagues and leaders.

What working at EY offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 15 days of vacation, plus ten observed holidays, three paid personal days, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Commitment to providing meaningful on-the-job coaching and training to further bolster your skills and growth
• Opportunity to continue to create marketable, desired skills and progress your career

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to develop your career. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.