Fund Accountant (public funds)

Overview

• Support accounting functions for publicly traded entities, including hybrid mortgage REITs and CLO-focused investment companies.
• Collaborate with administrators to maintain accurate financial records and reconcile data with internal systems.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.
• Perform reconciliations for balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and loan portfolios.
• Coordinate with accountants on complex securitizations, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze expense budgets, liaising with departments for projections and allocations.
• Prepare investor and regulatory reporting, including audits and marketing requests.
• Collaborate with tax functions for compliance support and tax planning based on accounting data.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Create and review monthly financial and management reports for funds.
• Maintain financial records by liaising with external administrators.
• Reconcile administrator data with internal portfolio management systems.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Perform reconciliations for balance sheets and profit/loss accounts.
• Coordinate with product accountants on securitizations and financial reporting schedules.
• Analyze budget-to-actuals and liaise on expense projections and allocations.
• Support investor and regulatory reporting, including audits and investor relations.
• Collaborate with tax functions for compliance and planning based on accounting data.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Public or Fund Accounting.
• Preferred experience of 4 years in relevant accounting roles.
• Understanding of complex legal structures and accounting consolidation issues.
• Knowledge of fixed income, whole loans, derivatives, and MBS is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel is required; SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a willingness to learn and adapt.