Fund Accountant: Experienced

Job Description

About the Position

We are looking for a Fund Accountant to join our New York team. This role will primarily be focused on coordinating and accounting for our Fund, including the timely and accurate delivery of monthly and annual Fund financial statements.

Getting our accounting details right is an extremely important part of our business. We work in a deadline-driven environment, and we take pride in our ability to stay on schedule without sacrificing accuracy. Each member of our team is highly organized, proactive, and able to prioritize tasks effectively. We regularly handle sensitive internal information, so the right person for this role will also be mature, discreet, and trustworthy, with an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of confidentiality in this role.

The legal and regulatory environment in which we operate is constantly shifting. Your previous industry expertise will be valuable to the team as we collaborate with outside auditors and regulators.

Additional responsibilities of this role will include:

• Preparing monthly NAV calculations and reconciliations, while looking for ways to develop and improve the existing NAV workflow and procedures
• Managing the monthly close including management and incentive fee calculations, capital allocation schedules, and waterfall calculations
• Reviewing applicable monthly, yearly, and inception to date performance
• Managing the annual audit process, ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits, including preparation of fund financial statements
• Investigating the accounting implications of new products
• Working closely with our Accounting and Tax teams on tax matters, regulatory filings, and other projects particular to investment funds
• Communicating with investors, including investor reporting and other requests
• Completing due diligence questionnaires
• Resolving Fund accounting inquiries and taking on special projects or tasks as assigned

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• CPA preferred
• 5-8 years of experience in public accounting (with a focus on Hedge Funds) as well as at a Fund or Fund Administrator
• Strong proficiency with MS Excel
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented
• Motivated self-starter who can handle the competing priorities of a dynamic team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build relationships
• Knowledge of Fund accounting systems, products, and processes
• Fluency in English required