Manager, General Partner Programs Transactions and Accounting

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by Vista Equity Partners Management
Austin, TX
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Position Summary:

Vista Equity Partners is seeking to hire a Manager to work in the General Partners Programs group. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to add immediate value and impact to a rapidly growing and dynamic company and to help define a new function within the Finance Department.

As a new team, the manager will be responsible for the maintenance of allocations for Vista’s general partner entities, the accounting for transactions, reporting obligations for the holding company, and delivering a best-in-class service to external and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is excited to support a rapidly growing firm, has experience onboarding new technology platforms, and understands the complexities that arise in general partner accounting for private equity firms. A strong accounting background in private equity, with a preference for experience working on general partner entities and experience reading through complex legal documents are also critical for success in the role. The manager will work with a team, other internal and external stakeholders across the firm, and counsel to streamline our accounting and reporting processes.

The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment in a role with high visibility and accountability, high-pressure tasks and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.  Additionally, this candidate willing to prepare complex calculations and review the work of others. The candidate should be self-driven and able to prioritize multiple concurrent, complex tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail.    

Responsibilities:

Preparation and/or review of carried interest and capital commitments at an investment level for the Vista General Partner Entities. This includes ongoing maintenance related to new grants, the impact of retirements or terminations at the transaction level

Calculation and/or review of the allocations for capital calls and distributions, including carried interest

Calculation an/or review of a breakout of quarterly fund level liquidation waterfalls to the deal level

Calculation and/or review of waterfalls for special purpose vehicles maintained by the General Partner Program function

Assisting to complete requests and projections from internal and external stakeholders

Coordination with internal and external counsel to fundamentally understand partnership agreements for the General Partner entities

Assisting with quarterly close and required reporting to the holding company

Assisting with reporting and investor requests at the holding company related to general partner activities

Qualifications:

Minimum 6-9 years of professional experience in accounting for private equity and credit products

Strong alternative asset industry knowledge, including experience working across teams and a strong attention to detail

Experience working withing accounting software associated with private equity and onboarding new technology

Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and across an organization

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work product

High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple key stakeholders and coordinate across various teams to execute necessary functions and agreed upon plans

Strong oral and written communication skills including strong presentation skills

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or accounting is preferred with strong preference for additional graduate degrees or certifications (Masters, CPA)

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $(phone number removed). Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Overview:

Vista is a leading global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity and permanent capital strategies. The firm brings an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista’s investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at . Follow Vista on LinkedIn or X .

Reference: 200949324

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Manager, General Partner Programs Transactions and Accounting

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by Vista Equity Partners Management

Austin, TX
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Position Summary:

Vista Equity Partners is seeking to hire a Manager to work in the General Partners Programs group. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to add immediate value and impact to a rapidly growing and dynamic company and to help define a new function within the Finance Department.

As a new team, the manager will be responsible for the maintenance of allocations for Vista’s general partner entities, the accounting for transactions, reporting obligations for the holding company, and delivering a best-in-class service to external and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is excited to support a rapidly growing firm, has experience onboarding new technology platforms, and understands the complexities that arise in general partner accounting for private equity firms. A strong accounting background in private equity, with a preference for experience working on general partner entities and experience reading through complex legal documents are also critical for success in the role. The manager will work with a team, other internal and external stakeholders across the firm, and counsel to streamline our accounting and reporting processes.

The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment in a role with high visibility and accountability, high-pressure tasks and competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.  Additionally, this candidate willing to prepare complex calculations and review the work of others. The candidate should be self-driven and able to prioritize multiple concurrent, complex tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail.    

Responsibilities:

Preparation and/or review of carried interest and capital commitments at an investment level for the Vista General Partner Entities. This includes ongoing maintenance related to new grants, the impact of retirements or terminations at the transaction level

Calculation and/or review of the allocations for capital calls and distributions, including carried interest

Calculation an/or review of a breakout of quarterly fund level liquidation waterfalls to the deal level

Calculation and/or review of waterfalls for special purpose vehicles maintained by the General Partner Program function

Assisting to complete requests and projections from internal and external stakeholders

Coordination with internal and external counsel to fundamentally understand partnership agreements for the General Partner entities

Assisting with quarterly close and required reporting to the holding company

Assisting with reporting and investor requests at the holding company related to general partner activities

Qualifications:

Minimum 6-9 years of professional experience in accounting for private equity and credit products

Strong alternative asset industry knowledge, including experience working across teams and a strong attention to detail

Experience working withing accounting software associated with private equity and onboarding new technology

Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and across an organization

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work product

High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple key stakeholders and coordinate across various teams to execute necessary functions and agreed upon plans

Strong oral and written communication skills including strong presentation skills

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or accounting is preferred with strong preference for additional graduate degrees or certifications (Masters, CPA)

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $(phone number removed). Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Overview:

Vista is a leading global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, credit, public equity and permanent capital strategies. The firm brings an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista’s investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at . Follow Vista on LinkedIn or X .

Reference: 200949324

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