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PubCo, Fund Accounting Policy and Strategy, Vice President
senior · Corporate Finance
About TPG
TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, has investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities.
TPG’s success depends on our people, and we build and sustain our world-class team by creating an inclusive, supportive culture within the firm that seeks excellence and encourages humility and transparency. The quality of our investments and our ability to build great companies depend on the originality of our insights. Reaching our firm’s full potential means supporting every team member to bring the fullness of their unique perspective to their work and to our community. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to foster diversity of thought and reflect the breadth of our limited partners and portfolio companies.
Description of Position
TPG is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative professional to join the Public Accounting (PubCo) team. This role focuses on the technical accounting aspects of TPG’s fund operations and corporate structures. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource, ensuring that complex transactions are structured and reported in compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards. This position requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to build strong relationships with fund accounting teams, external auditors, and senior leadership.
Principal Responsibilities
- Collaborate with TPG’s fund accounting and finance teams, Third-Party Fund Administrators, and other internal stakeholders to analyze and structure complex transactions impacting the firm's fund accounting.
- Determine and document the accounting treatment for fund transactions; serve as a primary liaison with external auditors to resolve technical positions.
- Review, interpret, and develop diverse accounting policies to ensure compliance with company procedures, U.S. GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
- Research new accounting regulations and pronouncements (specifically impacting the private equity/alternative asset industry) and lead the implementation of necessary solutions.
- Review financial statements and regulatory filings to ensure consistency with U.S. GAAP; provide insights on industry trends to drive policy improvement projects.
- Incorporate and maintain SOX controls within the technical accounting function to ensure a robust control environment.
- Partner with leadership across TPG to establish and maintain consistency in the application of accounting policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Education & Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is required.
- Experience: 5 – 8 years of general and technical accounting experience, specifically coming from a public accounting firm.
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in ASC 946 (Investment Companies) and ASC 820 (Fair Value Measurement).
- Problem Solving: A hands-on professional who thrives when working through ambiguous and complex problems.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop positive working relationships across various departments.
- Operational Agility: Proven ability to multi-task and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
- Analytical Skills: Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and analytical rigor.