Hedge Fund Audit/Financial Reporting Consultant

Daley And Associates, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Part time

Job summary

A global asset management company in New York is seeking a Hedge Fund Audit/Financial Reporting Consultant for a 3-month temporary role starting January 20th, 2026. The consultant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements for hedge funds, performing audits, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, and experience with Microsoft Access is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hedge fund/mutual fund reporting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Advanced degree or certification is helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for hedge funds.
• Detail review of financial statements and disclosures.
• Prepare or review Fair Value and Derivatives Disclosures.

Skills

Hedge fund/mutual fund reporting experience

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Experience with Microsoft Access

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Advanced degree (MBA, MSF, or MST)

Certification (CPA or CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Hedge Fund Audit/Financial Reporting Consultant

We are currently seeking candidates for a Hedge Fund Audit/Financial Reporting Consultant at a global asset management company located in New York, NY, 10022. The Financial Reporting Specialist will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements. This is a 3‑month temporary role beginning January 20th, 2026, with a 40‑hour work week at $75.00–$85.00 per hour. The role will be on‑site three days per week and requires working closely with external service providers, including Fund Administrators and Auditors.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for hedge funds
• Detail review of balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes, consolidated SOI, financial highlights and review of footnotes
• Preparation or review of Fair Value disclosures (ASC 820/FAS 157)
• Preparation or review of Derivatives Disclosure (ASC 815/FAS 161)
• Familiarity with different fund structures (Master‑Feeder, Fund of Funds, Stand‑alone)
• Familiarity with investment accounting and related disclosures (common stock, fixed income, swaps, futures, options, etc.)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hedge fund/mutual fund reporting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSF, or MST) or certification (CPA or CFA) helpful, but not necessary
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Access preferred

For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates please email an updated resume in a Word document to: [e-mail]

Key Terms

Hedge fund, financial reporting, ASC 815, ASC 820, FAS 157, FAS 161, mutual fund