Fund Accountant

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Summary

A prominent multi-strategy investment platform is looking for an experienced Fund Accounting professional – join a dynamic team and gain exposure to complex equity strategies while supporting fund operations and financial reporting.


Company Information:

A distinguished institutional asset manager overseeing over $70 billion in assets under management, with a long track record of investing across diverse industries.


Job Description:
  • Fund Accounting
    • Manage the monthly and quarterly NAV (Net Asset Value) process with fund administrators
    • Oversee the general ledger, fee calculations (management/performance for the fund and Portfolio Managers), and financial statement preparation
    • Maintain and reconcile books and records
    • Review and implement internal financial controls and risk management procedures
    • Manage capital activities in and out of the fund
    • Coordinate closely with tax and legal and operations teams
  • Operations & Trade Support
    • Monitor and reconcile daily trade activity, cash movements, and position balances across custodians, prime brokers, and administrators
    • Support the investment team with pre- and post-trade operational workflows
    • Collaborate with technology providers to improve systems and automation
    • Work closely with compliance, trading, and risk on the above functions

Requirements / Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within a hedge fund, asset management firm, or fund administrator
  • Experience with NAV calculations, fee structures (management and performance), and financial statement preparation
  • Familiarity with audit and tax processes for investment funds.
  • Proficiency in accounting software, Arcesium is a strong plus
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Familiarity with trade lifecycle, settlement processes, and reconciliation tools
  • Understanding of financial instruments including equities, derivatives, and fixed income
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Advent Geneva, Investran, or similar platforms)
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with macros or VBA is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail

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