Fund Accounting Vice President

ACCA Careers; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LuxMed Premium Package

Life insurance and travel insurance

MyBenefit Platform

Employee Referral Program

Remote/hybrid working opportunities

100% funding for certifications and PG

Technical workshops and soft skills

Sports and Social Club

Job summary

HS Financial Technologies (HSFT) is a global technology and fund administration partner to alternative asset managers. We offer a leadership role as a Fund Accounting Vice President, overseeing NAV calculations, up to 30 staff, and coordinating with senior leadership to drive service excellence.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance and at least 12 years in hedge fund administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• 12+ years’ Hedge Fund Administration experience at a senior level (AVP level preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead NAV calculation processes and ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for fund accounting teams (up to 30 staff).
• Develop and implement system, procedural and operational enhancements.
• Manage client relationships and respond to ad hoc requests.
• Recruit, train and evaluate fund accounting staff.
• Prepare and review financial and regulatory reports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Ownership of tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance

Job description

HS Financial Technologies

HS Financial Technologies (HSFT) is a global technology and fund administration partner to alternative asset managers, supporting more than $1 trillion in assets under administration. We serve private equity, private credit, hedge funds, endowments, and others with integrated technology, specialized expertise, and scalable operations.

Our proprietary platform connects data, workflows, and operations across the investment lifecycle, delivering the automation, transparency, and insights clients need to operate efficiently and grow with confidence. Combined with deep expertise across fund accounting, middle office, investor services, regulatory reporting, tax, risk, and front-office solutions, we help clients navigate complexity at scale.

More than 2,400 professionals across 14 global offices deliver the expertise, responsiveness, and consistency that have made HSFT a trusted partner to alternative asset managers worldwide.

At HSFT, we are committed to helping employees build meaningful, long‑term careers through structured development programs, leadership opportunities, and clear paths for growth. Guided by our core values of Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise, we foster a collaborative environment where people are empowered to learn, contribute, and succeed.

We offer flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health and well‑being benefits, and a culture that invests in our people because they are the foundation of our success.

Founded in 2008 as HedgeServ, HSFT is recognized as a leading provider of alternative asset services, earning industry recognition across technology, accounting, client service, investor services, and regulatory expertise.

Job Description

A Fund Accounting Vice President is responsible for all aspects of the NAV calculation process, reporting to the Fund Accounting Managing Director, they are required to provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned fund accounting teams. The Fund Accounting Vice President contributes to the development and implementation of system, procedural and operational enhancements. They ensure the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations. They are key contacts for ad hoc client requests and issues. As a result, a detailed understanding of the service requirements for Hedge Fund Administration is required.

HS Financial Technologies operates a client focused structure which provides a wide‑range of experience to all levels of employees. As such Fund Accounting Vice Presidents should be flexible and willing to adapt.

Fund Accounting Vice Presidents should be capable of managing teams of up to 30 staff in total, servicing multiple clients with various requirements and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in new client meetings, demonstrating HSFT software, discussing complex accounting topics and outlining HSFT’s solution to their needs with specific focus on fund structures and products traded.
• Work as part of a team of Assistant Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and Managing Directors, who have ongoing responsibility for developing all aspects of HSFT services.
• Understand and be responsible for all aspects of the NAV calculation including fee calculations, profit and loss allocations, accounting for complex financial instruments, documentation review and ad hoc client requests.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned fund accounting teams.
• Efficiently manage multiple client relationships.
• Ensure the assigned fund accounting team operates within a clearly defined, documented and tested control environment.
• Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of work flows and procedures to reflect the changing control environment.
• Resolve exceptional problems and take on special projects or tasks as assigned.
• Responsible for fund accounting employee recruitment, training and performance evaluations.
• Resolve employee complaints in conjunction with HR and the MD group.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of financial and regulatory reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships between HSFT and client brokers, auditors and legal counsel.
• Responsible for new client transitions to the HSFT platform.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Investor Services, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Operations and Compliance departments within HSFT.

Our Requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration Firm at a senior level with at least 3 of those at AVP level. Alternative fund experience may be considered.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good initiative coupled with the ability to identify when escalation is required.
• Reliable, flexible and dependable.
• Ability to positively influence team morale.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Take ownership of designated tasks.
• Act as a role model for HSFT.

We’re proud to offer a benefits package and workplace culture designed to support your health, career ambitions and life beyond work.

• LuxMed Premium Package.
• Life insurance and travel insurance.
• MyBenefit Platform.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Remote/hybrid working opportunities, or from the office.
• 100% funding for certifications and postgraduate studies accredited by ACCA, CIMA and IOB.
• Technical workshops and soft skills training.
• Sports and Social Club.