Private Equity | Hedge Fund Accountant | Fund Services

Top Tier Financial Services firm looking for a Fund Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage approximately 1-5 client relationships. Cooperate with the Firm's offshore operations and clients to resolve daily trade and accounting breaks. Prepare | review monthly account closing procedures and ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures and controls. Ensure all fund expenses are accrued timely and in accordance with GAAP. Perform monthly master-feeder accounting allocations.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degreeMinimum 5 years prior experience in a client-facing and/or accounting related roleExtensive knowledge of hedge fund investor, accounting concepts including:Offshore class | series accountingPartnership accountingAllocation of new issuesAccounting for complex management and incentive fee terms (hurdle rates)Offshore fee deferralsSide-pocket accountingStrong knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)Experience in GAAP financial statement preparation, including strong understanding of hedge fund structures (master-feeder, mini-master, fund-of-funds)Strong team and interpersonal skillsStrong communication, accounting, industry and relationship management skillsCPA a plus but not requiredPrior experience with a Hedge Fund preferredSarbanes-Oxley 404 related experience or experience in SSAE 16 preparation a plusTax knowledge and experience in tax return preparation a plusKnowledge of IFRS a plusThis role will sit HYBRID out of the New York, NY Metro Area office. Compensation will include base salary up to $170,000 + Bonus.

Created: 2025-01-15