Senior Fund Accountant

My client is a rapidly growing systematic investment fund that leverages cutting-edge quantitative models to manage diverse portfolios. We seek a detail-oriented, proactive Senior Accountant to support our financial operations and help maintain the highest standards of accounting and financial reporting within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

As a Senior Accountant, this position will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, compliance with accounting principles, and support the fund’s operational accounting needs. You will work closely with the finance team, fund managers, and other stakeholders to streamline financial reporting, fund accounting, and performance tracking processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the fund, ensuring they are accurate and comply with applicable accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Fund Accounting: Perform fund-level accounting, including daily NAV (Net Asset Value) calculation, investor capital calls, distributions, and accruals.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and fund performance data; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Investor Reporting: Prepare and distribute investor statements, including performance reports, capital activity, and fund performance metrics.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist in the preparation of audit workpapers and schedules for external audits. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, fund documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Performance Attribution & Analysis: Support the calculation and analysis of fund performance, attribution, and portfolio risk metrics.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, and financial systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio managers, traders, operations teams, and compliance officers to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
• Tax Filing: Assist in the preparation of tax filings for the fund and its investors, coordinating with external tax advisors as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience: 4-9 years of experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or accounting in the financial services industry, ideally within hedge funds, private equity, or systematic investment funds.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar systems), Excel, and familiarity with trading platforms and portfolio management tools.