Hedge Fund Audit Analyst (Hybrid Contract, Boston)

Daley And Associates, LLC.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC. is seeking a Hedge Fund Audit Analyst for a short-term consulting engagement in Boston, MA. The role supports the annual audit and financial reporting for hedge funds under U.S. GAAP, requiring 5+ years of audit/financial reporting experience.

The position is 3+ months, paying $60–$80 per hour on a hybrid basis, with independence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably within hedge funds, alternative investments, or asset management.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit deliverables, and financial statement footnotes for complex investment funds.
• Well versed in U.S. GAAP, including fair value measurements, derivatives accounting, and related financial statement disclosures.
• Knowledgeable in complex fund structures, including master-feeder funds, funds of funds, and standalone funds.
• Familiar with investment accounting and related disclosures for securities and derivatives, including equities, fixed income, swaps, futures, and options.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of hedge funds.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of changes, consolidated schedules of investments, and financial highlights.
• Prepare and review financial statement footnotes and required disclosures, including fair value measurements (ASC 820) and derivatives (ASC 815).
• Partner with internal accounting and financial reporting teams, fund administrators, and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Assist with audit-related projects and identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes.
• Provide technical accounting and financial reporting guidance based on prior experience.

Skills

Audit experience

Financial reporting

US GAAP knowledge

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

Daley And Associates, LLC. is seeking a Hedge Fund Audit Analyst for a short-term consulting engagement in Boston, MA. The role supports the annual audit and financial reporting for hedge funds under U.S. GAAP, requiring 5+ years of audit/financial reporting experience.

The position is 3+ months, paying $60–$80 per hour on a hybrid basis, with independence in a fast-paced environment.