Fund Accountant

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

WAGE / SALARY

TBD

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Jul 23, 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

Core Accounting Duties:
Perform daily cash, account, and investment position reconciliations.
Prepare, review, and finalize NAV calculations and investor allocations.
Record journal entries and maintain general ledger integrity.
Track distributions, contributions, and redemptions.
Support preparation and review of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually).
Assist with audit & tax support.

Operations & Administration:
Manage trade processing and reconciliations.
Oversee fund performance reporting.
Coordinate with prime brokers, fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
Monitor valuation process, including fair value pricing.
Help maintain fund documentation and ensure audit readiness.
Participate in process improvement, automation, and reporting innovations.

Technology & Tools:
Proficiency with Excel, PowerBI, and Python preferred.
Familiarity with fund accounting platforms such as Seamless or Geneva.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
CPA, CMA, or progress toward these certifications is preferred.

Required Experience:
2–5 years of experience in fund accounting or fund administration preferred.
Preferred experience in hedge funds.
Familiarity with US GAAP and partnership accounting.

Key Skills & Competencies:
Willing to work on a flexible schedule.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Proactive approach to solving complex accounting and operational issues.
Interest in building scalable workflows.
Ease with new platforms or willingness to learn systems that support the fund accounting operation.
Willing to roll up sleeves for both strategic and operational work.

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