Hedge Fund Audit Analyst (Hybrid) - 5+ yrs

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is seeking an Alternative Investment Audit Analyst to oversee annual audit and financial reporting for hedge funds, with potential project support. The candidate should bring experience from public accounting with financial services clients and strong attention to detail.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and timely delivery under tight deadlines, with opportunities to influence process improvements and technical accounting discussions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business and 5+ years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably for hedge funds, is required.
• High degree of organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with precise attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team and to deliver client service in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for a book of hedge funds.
• Possible support for audit-related projects.
• Provide feedback for process improvement efforts identified during assignments.
• Provide input on technical matters from prior work experience.
• Involves Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation, and/or Auditing for complex funds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is seeking an Alternative Investment Audit Analyst to oversee annual audit and financial reporting for hedge funds, with potential project support. The candidate should bring experience from public accounting with financial services clients and strong attention to detail.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and timely delivery under tight deadlines, with opportunities to influence process improvements and technical accounting discussions.