Senior Fund Accountant
We are currently partnered with a growing equity multi-strat hedge fund based in New York City. Due to continued firm growth and fund performance they are looking to bring on a lead fund accounting hire to work directly with leadership with a clear pathway for growth and promotion.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage the monthly and quarterly NAV 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or CFA designation a plus
- 7+ years of experience across hedge fund, asset management, or fund administrators
- Strong Excel skills
- Proficiency in Advent Geneva
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