Fund Administrator - Alternative Investments & Reporting Lead

Russell Tobin; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin seeks a capable fund accounting professional to supervise a team of fund administrators handling accounting, investor servicing, and regulatory reporting for hedge funds and other alternative investment vehicles.

You will act as the escalation point, assess client needs, drive process improvements, review records for audits, and oversee complex expense allocations, reconciliations, and incentive fees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in alternative investments fund administration or public accounting audits.
• CPA preferred or active certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of fund administrators responsible for accounting and investor servicing.
• Provide accounting, administration, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting for alternative investment funds.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for client issues and oversee issue resolution.
• Assess client needs and recommend operational improvements and strategic solutions.
• Review accounting records, financial statements, and supporting documentation for audit and tax reviews.
• Establish accounting principles for complex investment types.
• Process and review complex expense allocations, incentive fee calculations, and reconciliations.
• Identify operational and risk-related issues and implement appropriate controls and solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Advent applications

Confluence

Excel

Job description

Russell Tobin seeks a capable fund accounting professional to supervise a team of fund administrators handling accounting, investor servicing, and regulatory reporting for hedge funds and other alternative investment vehicles.

You will act as the escalation point, assess client needs, drive process improvements, review records for audits, and oversee complex expense allocations, reconciliations, and incentive fees.