Fund Accountant
Fund Accountant
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: On-Site
Salary: $150,000-225,000/year + Bonus
Client/Job Summary:
Our client is an asset manager/family office seeking a Fund Accountant to help with the launch of a new equity multi-strat fund. Responsibilities would span all fund accounting activities as well as touch on some middle office functions in trading and operations. They will collaborate closely with tax, legal, and operations teams, and work directly with senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
Fund Accounting
- Manage the monthly and quarterly NAV process.
- Oversee the general ledger, fee calculations, and financial statement preparation.
- Maintain and reconcile books and records.
- Manage capital activities of the fund.
- Implement internal financial controls and risk management procedures.
Operations/Trade Support
- Reconcile daily trade activity, cash, and position balances.
- Support pre- and post-trade workflows.
- Improve systems and automation.
Key Qualifications:
- 5-10 YOE in fund accounting within a hedge fund or asset manager.
- CPA, CFA, or CAIA
- Experience with NAV calculations, fee structures, and financial statement preparation.
- Familiarity with trade lifecycle, settlement processes, reconciliation.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g. Arcesium, Geneva, Investran, VBA, etc.)
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