Fund Accountant
LocationNew York, NY
Base Salary Range$90000-$140000-per Year
Contract TypeFull-Time
Job Reference41654
TitleFund Accountant
Fund Accountant
Our client is a $7 billion long/short equity investment fund located in New York City.
The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures while focusing on accuracy and efficiency. The Fund Accountant will be responsible for all financial aspects of the firm including accounting, tax, fund compliance and reporting, as well as investor reporting. Importantly, the candidate must possess personal characteristics that will allow them to enhance firm processes and both integrate and contribute to a collaborative culture.
Responsibilities
-Maintain detailed, accurate records in internal accounting system
-Liaise with fund administrator to ensure accuracy of official books and records
-Assist in preparation of month-end NAV and delivery of investor statements
-Perform daily reconciliations including cash and position reconciliations
-Processing of fund and management company expenses, including:
o Monthly accruals and timely payments
o Maintenance of expense management system
-Management company accounting and recordkeeping
-Assist in preparation and review of reporting deliverables, including
o Audited Financial Statements
o Partnership K-1s and tax returns
o Form PF/13F
o Investor performance and exposure reports
o Weekly performance estimates
o Ad hoc investor requests
Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree (Accounting or Finance)
- CPA
-2-4 years of experience in audit and/or hedge fund accounting
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Our client is a $7 billion long/short equity investment fund located in New York City.
The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures while focusing on accuracy and efficiency. The Fund Accountant will be responsible for all financial aspects of the firm including accounting, tax, fund compliance and reporting, as well as investor reporting. Importantly, the candidate must possess personal characteristics that will allow them to enhance firm processes and both integrate and contribute to a collaborative culture.
Responsibilities
-Maintain detailed, accurate records in internal accounting system
-Liaise with fund administrator to ensure accuracy of official books and records
-Assist in preparation of month-end NAV and delivery of investor statements
-Perform daily reconciliations including cash and position reconciliations
-Processing of fund and management company expenses, including:
o Monthly accruals and timely payments
o Maintenance of expense management system
-Management company accounting and recordkeeping
-Assist in preparation and review of reporting deliverables, including
o Audited Financial Statements
o Partnership K-1s and tax returns
o Form PF/13F
o Investor performance and exposure reports
o Weekly performance estimates
o Ad hoc investor requests
Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree (Accounting or Finance)
- CPA
-2-4 years of experience in audit and/or hedge fund accounting
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel