Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Lead fund accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in reconciliations, valuations, and reporting for a dynamic financial services organization.
• Develop and implement waterfall calculations, expense allocations, and audit processes to maintain compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial strategies with organizational objectives and drive growth.
• Establish and monitor departmental KPIs, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Maintain senior-level relationships with auditors, administrators, and investment partners to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee fund structures, portfolio diligence, and performance reporting for complex financial portfolios.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting teams, fostering professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform reconciliations, asset valuations, and ensure timely and accurate reporting delivery.
• Develop, implement, and manage waterfall calculations and fund expense allocations.
• Lead annual audits and manage investor or asset audit requests.
• Monitor departmental KPIs, driving process efficiency and system integration initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape financial strategies and initiatives.
• Direct and mentor accounting teams, developing training plans and enforcing firm-wide policies.
• Maintain relationships with auditors, administrators, custodians, and investment partners.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting; 5 years preferred.
• Proven expertise in reconciliations, valuations, and financial reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams.
• Experience in managing audits and maintaining relationships with financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial systems and process optimization.
• Ability to develop and enforce accounting policies and controls.