Fund Accountant

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant to join its finance team. This position involves analyzing and reconciling accounting data for various financial reports, conducting reviews of monthly and quarterly packages, and supporting audit processes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and have strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel. A CPA is a plus and experience with private equity or hedge funds is preferred. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• CPA is preferred but not mandatory.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Experience with private equity funds or hedge funds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile accounting data produced by third-party administrators.
• Conduct initial reviews of monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
• Gather and reconcile accounting data for regulatory compliance filings.
• Assist in preparing performance reports and ad-hoc investor requests.
• Support the audit and tax reporting processes.
• Maintain communication with internal departments and third-party administrators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organization

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA

Job description

Overview

LHH is supporting a global multi-strategy asset management firm that is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant to join its finance team to support a diverse portfolio that includes private equity, real estate, and hedge funds. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Accounting and will handle the oversight of various accounting tasks and the management of the firm's relationship with their fund administrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile accounting data produced by third-party administrators, including monthly, quarterly, and yearly deliverables such as NAV packages, investor allocations, financial statements, and other reports
• Conduct initial reviews of monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including management and incentive fees, for final approval by senior accounting staff
• Gather and reconcile accounting data for regulatory compliance filings, ensuring alignment with fund reporting records for various forms
• Assist in preparing regular performance reports and ad-hoc investor requests, including performance summaries and capital activity summaries
• Support the audit and tax reporting processes for designated funds
• Maintain frequent communication with various internal departments and third-party administrators, contributing to firm-wide reporting and calculations

Qualifications

• A BS degree in Finance or Accounting is required
• CPA is a plus
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain an organized and prioritized workload, managing both recurring and-hoc deadlines effectively
• Superior analytical skills with a mindset geared towards continuous process improvement and enhancement
• Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with private equity funds, hedge funds, and familiarity with financial instruments is preferred

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This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the base salary range is estimated to be $90,000 to $120,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.