Senior Accounting Analyst

Millennium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Millennium Management in New York is seeking an Analyst for their Fund Accounting team. This role involves overseeing the month-end close process, managing reconciliations across various products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years' experience in public accounting or within a hedge fund and is proficient in fund accounting systems.

The position offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary ranging from $70,000 to $160,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or hedge fund environment; CPA preferred.
• Requires strong knowledge of fund accounting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform reconciliations and analysis across equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives.
• Manage investor PNL allocations across fund entities.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Hedge fund experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Geneva

Job description

Millennium Management is seeking a sharp, dynamic individual at the Analyst level to join our Fund Accounting team. The ideal candidate will bring public accounting or private hedge fund experience and thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment. This is an exciting opportunity to gain broad exposure across a wide range of financial products, legal entities, and cross‑functional teams at one of the world's leading alternative asset managers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Own the month‑end close process, including the preparation of journal entries and comprehensive reconciliations across multiple legal entities related to trading revenues and expenses.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and analysis across a diverse range of products including equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives.
• Track and manage investor PNL allocations, including both asset‑based and PNL‑based fee structures across fund entities.
• Manage fund expense accruals, allocations, and reimbursements in accordance with fund governing documents.
• Assist in the preparation of annual fund financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams across the firm including Financial Reporting, PM Compensation, Valuation, Operations, Middle Office, Legal, Investor Relations, and Tax.
• Assist in reconciliations to both the internal operations team and third‑party fund administrator, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all reporting.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• 5+ years of experience at a public accounting firm or within a hedge fund environment; CPA preferred.
• Geneva experience is required; strong working knowledge of fund accounting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Solid understanding of fund accounting principles for private credit and alternative investment funds.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable working with web‑based financial applications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a demanding, high‑volume environment.
• A dynamic, proactive personality with the confidence to present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous process improvement.

Compensation

Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $160,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.