Fund Accountant

Overview

• Assist in fund controllership and accounting for investment structures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Prepare and review monthly performance estimates, NAV calculations, and financial statements for fund entities.
• Collaborate with administrators during month-end close processes, including financial reviews and investor allocations.
• Coordinate year-end audits and SOC 1 testing with external auditors and fund administrators.
• Provide performance analytics and reporting to senior management and investor relations teams.
• Prepare and review regulatory filings such as Form PF and Form PQR.
• Participate in special projects, including system enhancements, workflow reviews, and new fund setups.
• Interpret fund legal documents to establish accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and review monthly internal performance reports and NAV estimates for fund entities.
• Collaborate with administrators on month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Reconcile profit/loss and custody data between internal systems and administrators.
• Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with external auditors for SOC 1 testing.
• Assist investor relations with performance estimates, subscriptions, and ad-hoc requests.
• Provide analytics and reporting to senior management and investor relations teams.
• Prepare and review regulatory filings and tax preparation schedules.
• Participate in technology system enhancements and workflow reviews.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• 3-6 years of experience in public accounting or hedge/credit fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP investment company accounting standards.
• Proficiency in securities and derivatives product knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to handle tight deadlines effectively.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience with regulatory filings and audit coordination preferred.
• Ability to interpret legal documents and establish accounting policies.