Fund Accountant: NAV & Derivative Specialist

Vaco by Highspring; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Fund Accountant to provide specialized accounting support for commingled investment portfolios. Responsibilities include NAV execution, transactions, expenses, corporate actions, and cash handling, with focus on accuracy and timely deliverables.

The role involves serving as the primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries and collaborating across departments to resolve issues, while ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong Excel knowledge and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to identify, escalate and resolve problems.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries.
• Verify information and escalate issues.
• Manage daily volume and production reporting.
• Ensure output meets quality and timeliness standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues.
• Support management reporting (e.g., PVCs, cash breaks).
• Gain understanding of function's impact on the firm.
• Contribute to process improvement and efficiency.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Fund Accountant to provide specialized accounting support for commingled investment portfolios. Responsibilities include NAV execution, transactions, expenses, corporate actions, and cash handling, with focus on accuracy and timely deliverables.

The role involves serving as the primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries and collaborating across departments to resolve issues, while ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.