Fund Accounting & Administration, Officer

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

• Supervision of all subordinate staff levels including Associate 1, Associate 2 and Senior Associates.


• Manage the day to day delivery of accounting and administrative services for one or more client relationships by liaising with different functional teams spread across multiple global service locations


• Supervise and review the portfolio and fund level accounting for numerous funds. Asset classes can include; equities, fixed income, derivatives, and private investments.


• Review limited partnership agreements and offering memorandums and ensure compliance with operational and accounting procedures.


• Manage the planning, preparation, and execution of weekly and/or monthly net asset value reporting cycle in accordance with US GAAP.


• Ensure all client queries and requests are attended to in a timely matter and delegated or escalated appropriately.


• Demonstrate an unrelenting commitment to client satisfaction


• Support the onboarding of existing client funds and the launch of new funds.


• Ensure adherence with internal policies and procedures and compliance with external governing regulations.


• Coordinate all external audit requests, and requirements from financial reporting, tax, compliance, risk and regulatory reporting as required.


• Involved in all areas of talent management including; hiring, training, supervision, and delivery of performance reviews.


• Meet all requirements for the performance planning process including goal setting, regular and immediate feedback and submission of formalized performance appraisals.


• Contribute to working groups within the organization to improve our processes.


• Participate in special client or internal projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• Minimum 5 years of experience in the financial services industry preferably within a hedge fund accounting role, including 1-2 years of supervisory experience is required


• Demonstrate and understanding of fund level profit & loss characteristics and its implications on investor allocations for various complex fund structures.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook & Excel in required


• Strong interpersonal skills, highly effective communication and organization skills


• Ability to thrive and function in a deadline driven environment


• Ability to understand and troubleshoot complex fund accounting problems and use analytical skills to resolve issues in a timely manner

CPA qualification is favorable but not required

Salary Range

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Job ID: R-795001