Fund Accountant​/Operations

A highly regarded alternative investment firm is seeking an Operations & Fund Accounting Associate to join its growing team. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure across fund accounting, investment operations, financing activities, and investor relations while working closely with senior investment professionals in a collaborative environment.

A leading alternative investment manager focused on credit and structured finance strategies, offering employees broad exposure across investment operations, accounting, and investor relations within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

• Own the month‑end close and NAV process in coordination with the fund administrator and review NAV packages
• Manage the monthly security valuation process, including pricing reviews and resolution of valuation discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve cash, position, and P&L breaks between internal records and third‑party administrators
• Maintain expense accruals, management fee calculations, incentive fee calculations, and allocation schedules
• Process and confirm trades across fixed income and structured credit products while overseeing settlement activity
• Support financing and collateral operations, including margin calls, collateral movements, and counter party interactions
• Reconcile collateral and counter party statements and resolve valuation or margin disputes
• Maintain account documentation and assist with service provider and counter party relationships
• Prepare investor reporting materials, including performance updates, investor letters, and marketing tear sheets
• Respond to investor due diligence requests, questionnaires, and ad hoc information requests
• Maintain investor records, capital activity tracking, and supporting fundraising initiatives

• 2+ years of experience in Big 4 audit supporting investment fund clients, fund accounting, fund operations, or fund administration
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, reconciliations, valuation processes, and investment operations
• Ability to manage recurring workflows independently with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Interest in gaining exposure across accounting, operations, financing, and investor‑facing functions
• Ability to work onsite in New York City four days per week
• Strong academic background and polished professional presentation