Fund Accountant (Credit)

Overview

• Join a prominent financial services firm specializing in credit-focused asset management strategies.
• Contribute to a dynamic team with extensive expertise in structured corporate credit investments.
• Perform vital accounting functions, including reconciliation, NAV calculation, and financial statement preparation.
• Collaborate with investment teams to ensure seamless deal funding and execution processes.
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance requirements with precision and timeliness.
• Engage in portfolio valuation processes, providing analytical insights to the Valuation Committee.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses and reports to inform strategic decision-making.
• Benefit from a hybrid work environment combining on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly reconciliations across fund administrators, custodians, and prime brokers.
• Review and prepare internal shadow accounting, including balance sheets and NAV calculations.
• Analyze NAV packages, ensuring accuracy in management and performance fees.
• Produce and review monthly portfolio analyses, exposure reports, and risk attribution analyses.
• Support the preparation of annual U.S. GAAP financial statements and assist in audits.
• Assist in regulatory reporting, including forms PF, ADV, and 13-F, ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate deal funding and execution processes with the investment team.
• Monitor and analyze management company income and expenses for operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within credit-focused asset management.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliation processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce detailed financial analyses and reports.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP financial statement preparation and audit processes.
• Knowledge of NAV calculations, management fees, and performance metrics.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred certifications: CPA or CFA designation is advantageous.