Senior Compliance Specialist

Fund Accountant

To support continued growth in our business, we are seeking experienced fund accountants to join our fund accounting team. Our hedge fund accountants are responsible for providing a full range of portfolio and investor accounting services to on- and off-shore hedge funds, and for providing relevant and timely reporting to hedge fund managers.

All aspects of portfolio, general ledger and investor accounting and reporting, including trade entry, security pricing, portfolio valuation, calculation and payment processing of fees and expenses, and periodic reconciliation to prime brokers and manager records.

Act as the primary point of contact for fund managers, prime brokers, and other fund service providers necessary.

Review the work of other fund accountants.

Participate in the preparation of fund financial statements for independent auditors.

Understand the funds' offering documents and applicable laws and regulation and their effect on our services and procedures.

As capacity permits, assisting with company-wide initiatives, policies, procedures and/or technology enhancements.

Participation in the client on-boarding process.

Participate in client or investor meetings as requested.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Several years of fund accounting experience
• Experience and proficiency acting as a primary liaison with fund managers and other fund service providers from routine inquiries through issues resolution
• Knowledge of securities and stock markets
• Experience in investment operations, be detail-oriented and organized, and possess excellent interpersonal and strong writing skills.
• As important, candidates must have experience developing and maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, clients, and business partners. Hedge funds can hold complex instruments, so the ability to quickly learn and understand complicated concepts is a necessity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential. Solid derivatives, Advent Geneva, and Advent Partner knowledge preferred.

Four year college degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Economics.