Finance Manager

Arrow Search Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Search Partners, on behalf of a global alternative investment firm, seeks a senior fund accountant focusing on commodities. You will oversee accounting for futures, options, swaps, and physical commodities, and ensure timely monthly and quarterly NAV calculations for commodities entities.

The role entails reconciling reports between trading desks and operations, preparing audit documentation, and ensuring GAAP/IFRS compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 8–12 years of experience in fund accounting.
• Experience with commodities markets required.
• Experience with fund accounting systems required.
• Familiarity with GAAP/IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and programming languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and reconciliation of commodities-related transactions including futures, options, swaps, and physical commodities.
• Ensure timely monthly and quarterly NAV calculations for commodities entities.
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting between trading desks and operations.
• Prepare audit documentation and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other applicable standards.

Skills

Fund accounting

Commodities markets

NAV calculations

Regulatory compliance

GAAP/IFRS

Data visualization

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Data visualization tools

Programming languages

Job description

Our client is a global alternative investment firm employing a multi-manager model, allocating capital across a broad array of independent teams with diverse strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounting and reconciliation of commodities-related transactions including futures, options, swaps, and physical commodities
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly and quarterly NAV calculations for commodities entities
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting between trading desks and operations
• Prepare audit documentation and liaise with external auditors as needed
• Ensure compliance related to regulatory frameworks including GAAP, IFRS, and other applicable standards
• Provide accounting insights and support decision-making for portfolio managers, risk teams, and middle office

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 8-12 years of experience within fund accounting
• Accounting experience and knowledge of commodities markets required
• Proficiency in fund accounting systems
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements impacting hedge funds and commodities trading
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and programming languages a plus