Fund Accounting & Administration Lead

State Street; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State Street is seeking a senior fund accounting professional in Clifton, NJ to supervise staff, manage daily accounting services for client relationships, and review fund-level accounting across diverse asset classes. The role ensures US GAAP compliance and timely client responses.

The candidate will coordinate audits, onboarding of funds, and contribute to performance reviews while supporting a high standard of client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years in financial services, hedge fund accounting preferred.
• Supervisory experience of 1–2 years is required.
• Strong understanding of fund level P&L and investor allocations.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel, excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate staff up to Senior Associates and Associate levels.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and administrative services for client relationships.
• Review fund-level accounting across multiple funds and asset classes.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting as required.
• Onboard existing funds and assist launching new funds.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

State Street is seeking a senior fund accounting professional in Clifton, NJ to supervise staff, manage daily accounting services for client relationships, and review fund-level accounting across diverse asset classes. The role ensures US GAAP compliance and timely client responses.

The candidate will coordinate audits, onboarding of funds, and contribute to performance reviews while supporting a high standard of client satisfaction.