Fund Accountant

Our client is an investment management firm specializing in global equity investments and event-driven investment strategies. The firm focuses primarily on the healthcare and consumer sectors, utilizing a long/short investment approach to identify opportunities across public markets.

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of trades, cash balances, and investment positions, investigating and resolving discrepancies across internal records and external counter parties
• Review NAV packages, investor allocations, management and performance fee calculations, and capital activity to ensure accuracy and consistency with fund records and governing documents.
• Support month-end fund accounting close including preparation of monthly trial balances, review of general ledger activity, and calculation of investor allocations
• Assist with trade booking and settlement processes, monitoring outstanding trades, investigating settlement discrepancies, and following up on failed trades to ensure timely resolution
• Maintain accurate fund accounting records and supporting documentation while assisting with ongoing operational controls and reporting requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in hedge fund accounting or fund administration
• CPA preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of long/short equity strategies, fund structures, and partnership accounting
• Prior experience working with a fund administrator
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/reporting systems