VP Fund Accounting - Hedge Funds

A high-growth alternative investments platform is hiring a VP, Hedge Fund Accounting to lead a fund accounting team supporting a rapidly expanding hedge fund business. This is a hands‑on leadership role overseeing fund accounting and investor reporting across fund-of-funds, access funds, and direct hedge fund vehicles, in partnership with third‑party administrators and service providers.

• Lead and develop an accounting team responsible for hedge fund vehicles (FoF, access, direct)
• Own oversight of fund accounting and investor reporting, including capital activity, partner capital statements, audited financials, and tax deliverables
• Manage relationships with fund administrators, underlying managers, custodians, banks, and distributors
• Drive process improvement and operational scale, including automation and enhancements to reporting and controls
• Support new fund launches: structuring, setup, onboarding, and ongoing operational readiness
• Monitor fund compliance with governing documents and coordinate with Legal/Compliance on regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC/FINRA as applicable)
• Oversee cash and liquidity monitoring, reconciliations, AP, and expense allocations
• Maintain and continuously improve policies, procedures, and operating playbooks
• Partner cross-functionally with Investor Relations, Product, Technology, Sales/Marketing, and Compliance

• Strong fund accounting background from either an asset manager or fund administrator
• Experience with hedge funds and/or private equity structures, ideally including feeder funds and fund-of-funds
• 9+ years of relevant experience (flexible for strong profiles)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort working in a fast‑paced, high-accountability environment
• CPA or similar credential is a plus
• Leadership mindset: able to manage a team while staying close to the work

• High visibility seat in a growing alternatives business
• Blend of fund accounting leadership + operational buildout/process improvement
• Competitive compensation structure (base + bonus + equity) and strong benefits