Senior Hedge Fund Accountant

Selby Jennings; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a skilled accounting professional to oversee vital accounting and reporting functions for hedge funds based in Boca Raton, Florida. You will manage the full accounting oversight, ensuring data integrity and fostering team development.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of experience in fund accounting, with proficiency in Advent Geneva and advanced Excel skills. Strong communication and analytical abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting or public accounting.
• Direct experience with hedge fund strategies and asset classes.
• Hands-on experience in analyzing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting oversight for designated funds and accounts.
• Perform reconciliations between trading platforms and accounting systems.
• Evaluate NAV reporting packages and coordinate issue resolutions.
• Review daily and monthly financial activities.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders for accounting workflows.

Skills

Fund accounting support

Reconciliation skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Advent Geneva or similar accounting systems

Job description

This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting and reporting functions across a suite of hedge funds and separately managed portfolios. The individual will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial data, acting as a point of review for both internal outputs and external service providers while contributing to process efficiency and team development.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end accounting oversight for designated funds and accounts, including supervising deliverables produced by junior staff and third‑party/offshore support teams.
• Perform detailed reconciliations between trading platforms and the firm’s accounting system (Geneva), proactively researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Evaluate NAV reporting packages prepared by fund administrators, identifying inconsistencies and coordinating issue resolution with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Review and validate daily and monthly financial activity, including P&L fluctuations, balance sheet movements, and key drivers impacting NAV.
• Partner with internal departments, administrators, and external auditors to support accounting, valuation, and reporting workflows.
• Develop a strong understanding of pricing methodologies and market data inputs across a range of complex hedge fund instruments.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements of accounting and reporting processes, including automation and control improvements.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to less experienced team members, fostering development and accuracy in output.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests, analytics, and strategic initiatives as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience within fund accounting, alternative asset management, or public accounting environments.
• Direct experience supporting hedge fund strategies, with exposure to asset classes such as fixed income securities, derivatives (options, futures, swaps), and ETFs.
• Familiarity with hedge fund structures and interaction with third‑party administrators.
• Hands‑on experience with Advent Geneva or similar portfolio accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify discrepancies.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with the ability to interact across teams and external partners.