Director, Fund Administration (Accounting)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Juniper Square seeks a Director to lead its Fund Administration function, building an Emerging Talent Program and overseeing end‑to‑end fund accounting delivery for private‑market clients. The role combines people‑management, client service, audit oversight, and process automation in a fully remote, Americas‑based setting.

Role Snapshot

• Lead fund accounting team
• Build and run Emerging Talent Program
• Own service delivery and client health
• Drive process automation and controls
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and performance
• Partner with product and enablement

Must-Have Requirements

• Fund accounting (private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds)
• Team leadership & people management
• Client relationship management
• Audit & controls
• Fund accounting in private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds
• People management of accounting professionals
• Fund accounting experience at a fund administrator is required
• Remote work limited to United States or Canada

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Process automation & technology collaboration
• Training & development
• Process automation and technology collaboration

Work Setup

• Location: Americas (USA or Canada), United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United States, Canada
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Forecast hiring needs, staff, and manage capacity for the fund accounting team
• Hire, onboard, train, and certify accountants and managers, conducting regular performance reviews
• Ensure high team satisfaction through engagement surveys and targeted improvement initiatives
• Oversee fund administration service delivery, monitor client health, and guarantee accurate, on‑time deliverables
• Manage invoice collection, contract maintenance, and serve as escalation point for complex accounting issues
• Identify efficiency gains, collaborate with Product on automation, and maintain strong delivery controls
• Lead year‑end audit processes and evolve controls as the team scales
• Scope new service offerings with Marketing, Product, and Investor Services

Good Fit If You Have

• Passion for developing entry‑level talent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and entrepreneurial mindset
• Operational focus on repeatable, scalable processes