Fund Administration Accountant - Trust and Private Fund

Private Fund Administration Accountant

The private fund administration accountant will work in the Private Fund Administration group in the Finance Department, responsible for the accounting and administrative operations for various alternative investment and pooled products managed by the firm. Current product responsibilities include three hedge funds (consisting of five portfolios), one bank loan LLC, a Luxembourg SICAV Fund with two underlying portfolios and a family of 46 Collective Investment Trusts and New Hampshire Investment Trusts.

This position will participate in all audit engagements throughout the year (two audit cycles – June 30 and December 31). It requires strong attention to detail, professionalism in handling confidential information, strong organizational and time‑management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees, outside vendors, and internal stakeholders. It is preferred that the candidate has 2‑4 years of accounting experience.

This role is a hybrid role with flexibility on days in the office.

This role is Boston based and will interact closely with the larger Finance and HR group across multiple functions; employees located in various states in the US as well as outside vendors as needed. The role will work with multiple systems primarily Microsoft Excel and Infor. The role will report directly to the Fund Administration Supervisor at Loomis Sayles & Co.

• Maintain relationship and provide oversight of the administrators
• Oversee daily, semi-monthly and monthly NAV calculations
• Prepare and monitor expense budgets monthly
• Calculate performance
• Review monthly shareholder statements
• Assist in annual audits and financial statement production process
• Assist in preparation of annual tax reporting (Form 1065 and K‑1s, and PFIC statement if necessary), and tax lot holdings
• Prepare deliverables and reports for ad‑hoc inquiries
• Post to general ledger monthly and conduct account reconciliation
• Track cash balances for monthly sweep allocations
• Prepare various monthly client deliverables

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; accounting degree preferred
• 2‑4 years of accounting experience
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Accurate and consistent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, SUMIF) and Microsoft Suite products
• Advanced time‑management and organization skills
• Comfort and professionalism handling highly confidential information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective collaboration skills
• Self‑motivated and committed to excellence

Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 USD, based on experience, skills, and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, based on individual and company performance. In addition to compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.

Core Global Benefit Offerings include:
Health & Welfare (medical, dental, and supplemental health plans), Retirement Savings, Paid Time Off, Company‑Provided Leave Benefits, Life and Disability Insurance, Work/Life and Wellness Resources, Locally Relevant Perks and Programs.

EEOC and Diversity Statement Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn't completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.