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About the Role

As part of the broader Finance department, this Vice President role will primarily support the Firm’s Partnership structure and compensation accounting. The role focuses on overseeing global management company economics, including GP capital, P&L allocations, and cross-functional coordination of compensation accounting. The VP will partner with senior leadership to ensure the integrity and transparency of compensation elements like bonuses, deferred compensation, and carried interest.

Responsibilities

Oversee the accounting, allocation, and reporting of partner economics, including profit-sharing and carried interest
Lead all compensation accounting processes, including bonus accruals, deferred compensation, equity-based awards, and complex incentive structures
Oversee the development and maintenance of partner capital accounts, allocation models, and distribution calculations
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations related to compensation and partner distributions
Work cross functionally with Human Resources and the Corporate Accounting team
Partner closely with senior stakeholders across HR, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and executive leadership on compensation strategy and execution
Assist in budgeting and forecasting for compensation and partner allocations, including scenario analysis and stress testing
Deliver executive-level reporting on compensation trends, partner profitability, and firm economics
Act as primary point of contact for external auditors on compensation and partner economics matters
Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls; continuously enhance processes and controls
Drive automation and system enhancements, including leveraging tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning to improve transparency and scalability

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
10+ years of experience in public accounting and/or asset management finance, with significant exposure to hedge and private equity fund structures
Experience in a global, multi-strategy investment firm
Strong command of partner economics, including carried interest, profit-sharing arrangements, and allocation waterfalls
Strong understanding of multi-entity structures (management company, GP/LP entities, offshore/onshore structures)
Deep expertise in compensation accounting (bonus structures, deferred comp, equity plans)
Proven experience managing teams and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar planning/reporting platforms
Exposure to partner tax reporting (K-1s) and capital account management
Track record of driving process improvements and system implementations

Skills

Delivers Results
Takes Accountability
Builds Relationships
Influences for Outcome
Engages with Feedback
Advanced Excel
Financial Modeling
Workday Adaptive Planning
GAAP Compliance
Process Improvement
System Implementations

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$185,000—$250,000 USD

About the Company

Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is a global investment management firm founded in 1983.
Headquartered in New York, the firm has offices in Philadelphia, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Mumbai, and Abu Dhabi.
The Firm invests globally and opportunistically across the capital structure in various credit, equity, and real asset strategies.
Davidson Kempner utilizes a multi-dimensional, research-driven investment process to evaluate diverse transactions across asset classes, geographies, and market cycles.
The firm targets complex, global situations where its experience and expertise can unlock value.
Davidson Kempner attracts exceptional people from diverse disciplines and backgrounds who thrive on navigating complexity.
The firm seeks individuals with exceptional critical thinking, innate curiosity, creativity, and an embrace of diverse viewpoints.