Fund Accountant

Capstone Investment Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial

Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits

Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts

Job summary

Capstone Investment Advisors seeks a Fund Accountant who will play a vital role in the Fund Accounting team, supporting activities for hedge funds including month-end close packages, managing investor requests, and collaborating with various teams to enhance efficiency. This opportunity offers growth in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of working experience required.
• Experience with financial statements and audit process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for review of month-end close packages and investor allocations.
• Prepare internal shadow allocations, management fee calculations and expense accruals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Process improvement

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Job description

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We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. You will, too.

Capstone is a global, alternative investment management firm operating across a broad range of derivatives-based strategies with a deep understanding of volatility. With approximately $11.1 billion of AUM and 333 employees (as of February 1, 2025), Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Milan, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Stamford, Boston, Tokyo, Houston, and Maryland. Through strategic insight, market-leading expertise and advanced technology, we seek to anticipate and harness the complexities of world markets, creating unique opportunities for our clients, team and industry.

Overview:

We are looking for a Fund Accountant to support the Fund Controllers and Chief Financial Officer as an integral part of the Fund Accounting team who will take part in all aspects of fund accounting. This role will be exposed to multiple hedge funds and private accounts, including a multi-manager, multi-strategy fund that trades a wide-variety of instruments including but not limited to: listed and OTC options across multiple asset classes, fixed income, IRS and swaptions, convertible bonds, corporate bonds and CDS as well as exotic derivatives. In addition to taking part in the full fund accounting cycle, this role will have the opportunity to collaborate with other teams such as Investor Relations, Operations and Legal/Compliance on ad hoc requests and project

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Responsible for the review of month end close packages, including investor allocations and statements, provided by the administrator
• Responsible for preparing internal shadow allocations, management fee calculations and expense accruals for each of Capstone’s products
• Support the Investor Relations team on ad hoc and monthly investor requests, DDQ responses
• Collaborate with Middle Office on the review of daily PnL as well as being responsible for the reporting of internal daily NAVs
• Coordinate fund invoice payments with the Accounts Payable Manager
• Review of quarterly regulatory filings
• Review of audited financials
  
  

Our future colleague has these skills:

• 1 to 3 years of working experience
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Process improvement and efficiency-focused
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working on Financial Statements / Audit Process
• CPA is a plus
  
  

Benefits and Compensation Information:

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this. We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Training and development opportunities
• Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
• Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts
  
  

The applicable base salary range for this role is $85,000 - 105,000 USD. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment where we welcome people of different backgrounds. Capstone considers applications for employment without regard to all applicable protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn even more about being part of the team, visit us online: Careers - Capstone (capstoneco.com)

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