Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

• Play a vital role as a Senior Fund Accountant in a leading financial services firm, driving excellence in fund accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in fund management.
• Lead audits and tax processes, ensuring compliance and precision in financial reporting.
• Manage external relationships to optimize fund-related activities and achieve operational goals.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at driving innovation and scalability in operations.
• Engage in investment lifecycle activities, including monitoring and performance analysis to support decision-making.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values precision, teamwork, and innovation.
• Benefit from a hybrid work arrangement, balancing flexibility with professional growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and validate NAV calculations for hedge and private equity funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and expense allocations to support seamless fund operations.
• Oversee management and incentive fee calculations, ensuring proper allocation and reporting.
• Respond to investor inquiries and provide detailed performance reporting to maintain transparency.
• Lead fund audits and tax filings, collaborating with service providers to meet compliance requirements.
• Participate in regulatory filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational scalability and efficiency.
• Attend fund board meetings and address documentation requests to support governance.

Job Requirements

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