Senior Hedge Fund Accountant NAV & Client Impact

Ultimus Fund Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimus Fund Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant (Hedge) to ensure timely NAV calculations, investor allocations, and financial/investor statement preparation while coordinating with clients throughout the accounting process.

The role also involves mentoring staff accountants, interacting with clients and management, and contributing to audits and onboarding of new clients. A CPA or advanced degree is preferred, with strong proficiency in HedgeTek/HFPM and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• MBA/MSA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process portfolio activity and perform reconciliations to broker/custodian/counterpart and/or client.
• Process account activity, performance, and trial balance reporting for clients’ funds/accounts.
• Process investor allocations and fees according to fund governing documents.
• Communicate with clients, custodians, third parties, and various levels of management.
• Review of correspondence with client to address inquiries as needed.
• Maintain a controlled operating environment in conjunction with company’s internal controls.
• Indicate knowledge of investment vehicles commonly used by clients.
• Prepare/review moderate to complex incentive fee calculations and management fee calculations.
• Participates in client audit engagement.
• Assist in the development and training of new team members as required.
• Coordination and completion of special projects as directed by the client or as directed by management as assigned.
• Assist with new client onboarding.
• Indicate thorough comprehension of relevant fund documentation; and
• Review fund accountants’ funds and NAVs for accuracy and appropriate documentations.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

HedgeTek

HFPM

Portfolio accounting software

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

MBA or MSA in Accounting or related field

Tools

HedgeTek

HFPM

Portfolio accounting software

Job description

Ultimus Fund Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant (Hedge) to ensure timely NAV calculations, investor allocations, and financial/investor statement preparation while coordinating with clients throughout the accounting process.

The role also involves mentoring staff accountants, interacting with clients and management, and contributing to audits and onboarding of new clients. A CPA or advanced degree is preferred, with strong proficiency in HedgeTek/HFPM and Microsoft Office.