About the Opportunity
Our client, a fast-growing FinTech leader in the alternative investments space, is seeking a Vice President / Senior Vice President of Internal Audit to join their Princeton, NJ office. This company is revolutionizing access to alternative investments for individual investors and has achieved significant growth and recognition. The role involves leading regulatory compliance, managing audits, and overseeing financial reporting, with a strong focus on project management and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The firm is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule.
The annual base salary range is $150,000 to $220,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate Fund Annual Return (FAR) submissions to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) with external auditors
- Review audited financial statements prepared under US GAAP, IFRS, ASPE, or Luxembourg requirements
- Oversee audit processes, including planning and status meetings with fund administrators, third-party general partners, and auditors
- Manage compliance filings (e.g., Form PF, ADV, BE 185, NFA 4.7, and Canadian investor requests) and lead fund board meetings
- Support Luxembourg RAIF and UCI Pt II audits and prepare Canadian Trust semi-annual statements
- Identify and resolve audit issues, analyze accounting standards, and update policies and disclosures
- Contribute to financial reporting oversight and handle data-intensive projects under strict deadlines
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and manage ad hoc tasks like CIMA consent processes, fair value memos, and independence lists
- Lead the SOC 1 audit process and assist in transitioning auditors for 350 feeder funds in the audit cycle
- Utilize and update various technology platforms effectively
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the alternative investment/audit space (Big 4 or a combination)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Deep understanding of technical and regulatory considerations in the alternative investment fund industry, including expertise in investment company accounting (US GAAP ASC 946) and IFRS (IFRS 10)
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of tools like Adobe
- Strong communication and executive presence
- Quick to adapt to and proficient in learning new technology systems
- Attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to reconcile large data sets