Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Take on a pivotal role as a Senior Fund Accountant in a dynamic financial services firm, ensuring excellence in fund accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Investor Relations and Compliance, to streamline fund operations and enhance efficiency.
• Lead fund audits and tax processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with external service providers to optimize fund-related activities and achieve operational goals.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects aimed at driving operational scalability and innovation.
• Engage in investment lifecycle activities, including monitoring and performance reporting, to support decision-making.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values precision, teamwork, and innovation in fund management.
• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, balancing flexibility with team engagement and professional development.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and validate monthly and quarterly NAVs for hedge and private equity funds to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and expense allocations, supporting seamless fund operations.
• Oversee the calculation and payment of management and incentive fees, ensuring proper allocation and reporting.
• Respond to investor inquiries and provide detailed performance reporting to maintain transparency and trust.
• Lead fund audits and tax filings, collaborating with service providers to meet compliance requirements.
• Participate in regulatory filings, including Form ADV and Form PF, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational scalability and efficiency.
• Attend fund board meetings and address related requests and documentation to support governance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in accounting or finance is required for this role.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of public accounting experience, ideally with fund audits at a reputable firm.
• Proven expertise in fund accounting, tax processes, and regulatory compliance is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and generate actionable insights effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities for engaging with stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for optimizing processes and contributing to operational scalability and success.