Interim Audit Manager

An investment management organization with a sophisticated alternatives platform is seeking an Interim Audit Manager to support Private Equity Funds.This role will beproviding technical oversight, risk assessment, and judgment-driven review across complex fund structures.

This engagement requires a strong background in Private Equity funds and the ability to think critically beyond procedural or checklist-based reviews. The ideal candidate can quickly step into an interim role, assess reasonableness, identify risk, and provide thoughtful oversight in a complex alternatives environment. This is a long-term, hybrid consulting opportunity

Key Responsibilities

* Perform second-level reviews for Private Equity and alternative investment funds, including:
- NAV close packages
- Fund financial statements and supporting schedules
- Internal and investor-related reporting requests
- Liquidity analysis

* Review complex transactions, valuations, and fund activity related to private and illiquid investments.
* Apply professional judgment and challenge assumptions rather than relying strictly on standardized procedures.
* Identify risks, inconsistencies, or potential issues within fund activity and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
* Provide oversight and guidance to a Junior or Assistant Controller responsible for day-to-day fund accounting activities during the coverage period.
* Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit standards, and established accounting policies.
* Collaborate with fund accounting, operations, and audit stakeholders as needed to support timely and accurate reporting.

Ideal Candidate Profile

* Background in complex alternative investment environments; not limited to routine or highly standardized funds.
* Comfortable operating in judgment-driven areas and challenging conclusions when appropriate.
* Able to step into an interim role quickly and add immediate value.
* Experience within a large, institutional asset management platform is preferred.

Qualifications

* Private Equity fund experience is required.
* Direct exposure to alternative investment products, specifically Private Equity or other illiquid assets.
* Strong understanding of PE fund structures, NAV calculations, and period-end close processes.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise professional skepticism and sound judgment in complex fund environments.
* Prior experience in a reviewer or oversight role (Audit Manager, Senior Manager, or equivalent).
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large and detailed financial data sets.
* Experience with fund accounting and investment systems; Geneva experience is a plus.
* Strong technical accounting foundation related to alternative investments and illiquid products.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.