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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, and Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!
THE OPPORTUNITY
You will play a key role in defining the way Private Equity ("PE") and PE Fund of Fund General Partners ("GP") meet their reporting requirements for fund controllership, investment books and records, regulatory, tax, and financial statements. Top-tier GPs and investment managers are increasingly looking to EY to provide operational services for critical functions, in parallel with their current custodians. Join our team in building a new service model and identifying innovative ways for GPs to manage books and records and create accurate, and timely fund financial statements.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand the intricacies of PE and PE Fund-of-Fund accounting operations and financial statement reporting
- Define new procedures and controls to enhance the overall operational risk processes
- Stay current on business and industry trends relevant to our clients, including PE fund structures and investment record keeping standards
- Manage a team of seniors and staff to drive execution of daily accounting activities and provide high-quality work within expected timeframes and budget
- Review team’s work products prior to client delivery and provide necessary coaching for improvement
- Execute detailed procedures based on knowledge of PE fund controllership, investment books and records, and financial reporting processes
- Perform critical accounting activities, including capital calls, distributions, quarterly valuation, accruals, and other transaction processing
- Manage risks and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Oversee delivery of client and process requirements in a regulatory driven environment, and understanding operationally complex fund controllership principles
- Develop relationships with team members across multiple geographic locations and time zones
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS
- Ability to foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment, playing an active role mentoring junior level resources
- High degree of comfort with PE fund accounting processes and the ability to execute detailed procedures based on knowledge of fund controllership, investment books and records, financial statement processes, and regulatory filing principles
- Knowledgeable in PE and Fund of Funds investment characteristics and the application of regulatory and financial reporting rules to those investments
- Effective leadership, project management, and organizational skills
TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of work experience related to fund controllership, fund valuation, capital calls and distributions, board reporting and production of audited financial statements
- People management experience with leading project teams and managing direct reports within an organization
- Experience related to fund controllership, investment books and records, and/or fund administration
- Analytical skills, especially an understanding of transaction posting, and investment trial balance debits and credits related to fund controllership, investment books and records and asset management
- Strong proven communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders; based on critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- An understanding of financial products and services, in particular private equity funds
- An interest in working in an environment which encourages continuous learning, development, and identification of opportunities for improvement of individual and team performance
- A willingness to work in an office when production activities require but will have the flexibility to work remotely (average 3 days / week in-office requirement)
- A willingness to travel on an exception basis for client needs
IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:
- CPA
- Experience with software tools including document management systems, workflow systems, partnership accounting, investment accounting such as eFront, Investran, or other investment sub-ledger software
- Experience in financial statement reporting/analysis
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
You should be flexible and able to juggle multiple responsibilities, including delivery of exceptional quality work to our clients. In addition, you’ll be a motivated self-starter, and will value sharing best practices with your colleagues and leaders.
WHAT WORKING AT EY OFFERS
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Plus, we offer:
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
ABOUT EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Join us in building a better working world.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $83,000 to $189,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $99,600 to $215,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
ARE YOU READY TO SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE? APPLY TODAY.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
INTRODUCTION
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, and Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!
THE OPPORTUNITY
You will play a key role in defining the way Private Equity ("PE") and PE Fund of Fund General Partners ("GP") meet their reporting requirements for fund controllership, investment books and records, regulatory, tax, and financial statements. Top-tier GPs and investment managers are increasingly looking to EY to provide operational services for critical functions, in parallel with their current custodians. Join our team in building a new service model and identifying innovative ways for GPs to manage books and records and create accurate, and timely fund financial statements.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand the intricacies of PE and PE Fund-of-Fund accounting operations and financial statement reporting
- Define new procedures and controls to enhance the overall operational risk processes
- Stay current on business and industry trends relevant to our clients, including PE fund structures and investment record keeping standards
- Manage a team of seniors and staff to drive execution of daily accounting activities and provide high-quality work within expected timeframes and budget
- Review team’s work products prior to client delivery and provide necessary coaching for improvement
- Execute detailed procedures based on knowledge of PE fund controllership, investment books and records, and financial reporting processes
- Perform critical accounting activities, including capital calls, distributions, quarterly valuation, accruals, and other transaction processing
- Manage risks and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Oversee delivery of client and process requirements in a regulatory driven environment, and understanding operationally complex fund controllership principles
- Develop relationships with team members across multiple geographic locations and time zones
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS
- Ability to foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment, playing an active role mentoring junior level resources
- High degree of comfort with PE fund accounting processes and the ability to execute detailed procedures based on knowledge of fund controllership, investment books and records, financial statement processes, and regulatory filing principles
- Knowledgeable in PE and Fund of Funds investment characteristics and the application of regulatory and financial reporting rules to those investments
- Effective leadership, project management, and organizational skills
TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of work experience related to fund controllership, fund valuation, capital calls and distributions, board reporting and production of audited financial statements
- People management experience with leading project teams and managing direct reports within an organization
- Experience related to fund controllership, investment books and records, and/or fund administration
- Analytical skills, especially an understanding of transaction posting, and investment trial balance debits and credits related to fund controllership, investment books and records and asset management
- Strong proven communication skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders; based on critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- An understanding of financial products and services, in particular private equity funds
- An interest in working in an environment which encourages continuous learning, development, and identification of opportunities for improvement of individual and team performance
- A willingness to work in an office when production activities require but will have the flexibility to work remotely (average 3 days / week in-office requirement)
- A willingness to travel on an exception basis for client needs
IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:
- CPA
- Experience with software tools including document management systems, workflow systems, partnership accounting, investment accounting such as eFront, Investran, or other investment sub-ledger software
- Experience in financial statement reporting/analysis
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
You should be flexible and able to juggle multiple responsibilities, including delivery of exceptional quality work to our clients. In addition, you’ll be a motivated self-starter, and will value sharing best practices with your colleagues and leaders.
WHAT WORKING AT EY OFFERS
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Plus, we offer:
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
ABOUT EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Join us in building a better working world.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $83,000 to $189,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $99,600 to $215,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
ARE YOU READY TO SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE? APPLY TODAY.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Private Equity
Document your specialized finance credentials early
PERM requires proving your role demands a specific degree in a directly related field. Gather your finance, economics, or MBA transcripts now so your employer's immigration counsel can build a defensible specialty occupation case before the labor certification stage begins.
Target firms with active PERM filing histories
Larger PE platforms and their portfolio company networks file PERM applications far more regularly than boutique shops. Search DOL disclosure data to confirm a firm has sponsored foreign nationals for analyst, associate, or VP-level finance roles before you apply.
Ask directly about the firm's green card policy
Many PE firms sponsor H-1B extensions automatically but delay PERM until year three or four. During offer negotiations, ask specifically when the firm typically initiates PERM, not just whether they sponsor, so you can plan your long-term status accordingly.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Filter by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history to surface PE firms that have filed I-140 petitions in finance. Migrate Mate surfaces employer-level sponsorship data so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never run PERM for your role level.
Check your priority date against the visa bulletin
EB-3 has no annual cap backlog for most countries, but EB-2 backlogs affect nationals from India and China significantly. Confirm your country of birth's current priority date with USCIS before accepting a sponsorship offer structured around EB-2 alone.
Understand prevailing wage before the PERM stage
PERM requires your employer to pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II and Level III wage data for financial analyst or investment professional titles in your city before your offer letter is finalized.
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Find Private Equity JobsPrivate Equity Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do private equity firms typically sponsor green cards for analyst and associate roles?
Yes, but practice varies significantly by firm size and structure. Large PE platforms with dedicated HR and legal teams run PERM regularly for analysts and associates. Smaller shops often sponsor H-1B renewals but delay or decline PERM due to cost and administrative burden. Confirming a firm's history of EB-2 or EB-3 filings before you interview saves significant time.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for private equity professionals?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at six years without extensions, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to a specific employer. PERM green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency, has no lottery, and EB-3 carries no meaningful backlog for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 approval typically takes one to three years before you can file for adjustment of status.
What job titles in private equity qualify under EB-2 versus EB-3?
EB-2 requires a role that normally demands an advanced degree, such as a master's in finance or an MBA, or that the candidate holds a degree plus at least five years of progressive experience. Senior associate, VP, and principal roles often qualify under EB-2. Analyst positions are commonly filed under EB-3, which covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field.
How can I find private equity jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship histories, so you can identify PE firms that have actually completed PERM filings for finance roles rather than relying on general employer claims. Searching by role level and visa category lets you prioritize firms where sponsorship for your position is already an established practice.
Can I change employers while my PERM or I-140 is pending in private equity?
Switching employers restarts the PERM process entirely unless your I-140 has already been approved for 180 days or more and you're porting to a same or similar role under AC21 portability rules. In private equity, where deal team structures change frequently through promotions or fund transitions, discussing portability protections and job description language with your employer's immigration counsel early is essential.
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