Fund Accounting Manager, Commodities

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Manager for its Fund Accounting team in New York, NY, specializing in commodities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in fund accounting, particularly within commodities markets, and a strong understanding of fund accounting systems. Responsibilities include managing reconciliations, ensuring accurate NAV outputs, and leading valuations for a variety of commodities. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field is required, with CPA or CFA preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fund accounting.
• Must have experience with commodities markets.
• Previous experience in a hedge fund, asset management, or commodities trading.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and valuation for commodities.
• Ensure accurate fund accounting and NAV outputs.
• Manage reconciliations and resolve breaks in trades.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Commodities market knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics

CPA or CFA

Tools

Fund accounting systems (e.g., Geneva)

Job description

A global alternative investment firm is seeking a manager with experience in commodities to lead its fund accounting team. This role sits at the intersection of investment activity, reporting accuracy, and operational control, supporting a complex trading environment.

You will be a key owner of commodities-related accounting outcomes, partnering closely with trading, risk, and operations teams to ensure precision, transparency, and scalability as portfolios evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and valuation for a range of commodities, including exchange-traded and OTC instruments.
• Ensure fund accounting including accurate close processes and NAV outputs.
• Manage reconciliations, life cycle events, and pricing inputs for trades, resolving breaks and ensuring clean books.
• Translate market movement into clear financial outcomes, supporting internal stakeholders with thoughtful analysis.
• Identify inefficiencies, implement smarter workflows, and support automation and growth across commodities accounting.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or similar. CPA or CFA highly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in fund accounting. Must have experience with commodities markets.
• Previous experience in a hedge fund, asset management firm, or commodities trading environment required.
• Deep experience with fund accounting systems (ex. Geneva) and Excel.
• Strong understanding of commodities instruments and valuation considerations.
• Experience operating within regulated investment environments.