Financial Reporting Analyst / Fund Accountant

in Accounting + Finance
  • Stamford, Connecticut View on Map
  • Salary: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Associate Director
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000016616
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Commodities
  • Selling Points

    Develop expertise in asset management accounting and financial reporting. Collaborate in a technology-driven environment with professional growth opportunities. Engage in impactful financial operations and analytics projects.

Job Description

Overview

  • Support financial reporting, fund accounting, and performance analytics within a dynamic asset management environment.
  • Contribute to daily P&L reporting, NAV review, and investor communications.
  • Collaborate with external administrators and auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Participate in automation initiatives and data-related projects to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop expertise in asset management accounting, performance measurement, and financial reporting.
  • Engage in budgeting and financial planning processes to support organizational goals.
  • Contribute to audit and tax processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Work in a collaborative and technology-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Prepare and review daily P&L and performance reporting across multiple strategies.
  • Lead NAV review processes for commingled funds prepared by third-party administrators.
  • Perform daily and monthly reconciliations, including cash, positions, and account balances.
  • Record and review general ledger activity, including journal entries and trial balance outputs.
  • Prepare GAAP and IFRS-based year-end financial statements for commingled funds.
  • Analyze performance data to ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting outputs.
  • Coordinate with fund administrators on NAVs, fee calculations, and investor capital activity.
  • Support audit and tax processes through preparation of documentation and responses to requests.
  • Develop and monitor revenue and expense projections for budgeting and financial planning.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Arts degree in a relevant field.
  • 0–3 years of experience in fund accounting, financial control, or public accounting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with VBA is advantageous.
  • CPA or Chartered Accountant designation or progress toward certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with Python, SQL, or data visualization tools like Power BI is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with large datasets and performance statistics.
  • Exposure to NAV-based fund accounting and GAAP-compliant financial statement preparation.
  • Knowledge of financial markets, trading environments, and P&L reporting.
  • Ability to work on-site in a collaborative and technology-driven environment.
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