Senior Fund Accountant: NAV & Digital Assets

IFG US; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US collaborates with a global financial services firm to recruit a Senior Accountant responsible for NET asset value oversight across a diverse fund portfolio in the US and UK. The role covers cash flows, journal entries, and performance reporting, with hands-on ownership and high visibility.

The position requires 4+ years hedge fund accounting experience, strong knowledge of NAV concepts, and the ability to liaise with auditors and fund administrators across currencies and structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 4+ years hedge fund accounting experience required.
• Experience with NAV calculations across a fund portfolio.
• Digital asset accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS for investment companies.
• Multi-currency accounting and FX translation knowledge.
• Experience with master-feeder, standalone and parallel fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee monthly and quarterly NAV packages.
• Prepare investor reports, performance analyses, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Assist with annual financial statements and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, allocations, and fee calculations.
• Review investor-level activity and partner capital statements.
• Assist with valuation of less-liquid and Level 3 investments.
• Maintain accounting process documentation and seek automation opportunities.
• Act as main contact for fund administrators and auditors.

Skills

Hedge fund accounting

NAV calculations

Digital asset accounting

Derivative accounting

Multi-currency accounting

US GAAP & IFRS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree/CPA preferred

Job description

IFG US collaborates with a global financial services firm to recruit a Senior Accountant responsible for NET asset value oversight across a diverse fund portfolio in the US and UK. The role covers cash flows, journal entries, and performance reporting, with hands-on ownership and high visibility.

The position requires 4+ years hedge fund accounting experience, strong knowledge of NAV concepts, and the ability to liaise with auditors and fund administrators across currencies and structures.