Senior Fund Accountant - SFA0918NJ#0001

Job Type: 12+ Months Contract with Extension

Job Description:

You will play a key role in managing the daily accounting operations for multiple investment vehicles, including hedge funds, private equity funds, or mutual funds, and work closely with auditors, portfolio managers, and compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fund Accounting & Reporting:
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly fund accounting for assigned funds, including NAV calculations and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows.
• Ensure accuracy of fund transactions, including income, expenses, purchases, sales, and distributions.
• Reconciliations:
• Perform and review reconciliations of cash, positions, income, and expenses between internal records and custodians or administrators.
• Resolve discrepancies with fund administrators, custodians, or other service providers.
• Valuations:
• Calculate Net Asset Value (NAV) for each fund, ensuring valuations align with fund accounting policies and industry standards.
• Review and verify the pricing of securities and other assets, working with pricing vendors as needed.
• Compliance and Regulatory Reporting:
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory filings and financial disclosures.
• Audit Support:
• Work with external auditors during year-end audits, preparing audit schedules, and responding to audit queries.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of all audit-related information.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve fund accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new tools for more efficient fund administration.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Liaise with portfolio managers, investors, and other key stakeholders to provide financial information and insights.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior fund accountants.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CFA preferred).
• 5+ years of fund accounting experience in hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and investment fund structures.
• Experience with fund accounting software (e.g., Geneva, Advent, Investran, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.