Fund Accountant

Overview

• Drive fund accounting operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations in a dynamic investment environment.
• Prepare and review performance estimates, NAV calculations, and financial statements for diverse fund entities.
• Collaborate with administrators during month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reviews.
• Coordinate year-end audits and SOC 1 testing with external auditors and administrators.
• Provide analytics and reporting to senior management and investor relations teams.
• Prepare and review regulatory filings such as Form PF and Form PQR, ensuring compliance.
• Participate in special projects, including system enhancements, workflow optimization, and new fund setups.
• Interpret fund legal documents to establish and refine 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 compliance and accuracy.
• 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 detailed 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 optimization initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in public accounting or fund accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP investment company accounting standards and practices.
• Proficiency in securities and derivatives product knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to meet tight deadlines effectively.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience with regulatory filings and audit coordination preferred.
• Ability to interpret legal documents and establish robust accounting policies.