Vice President, Fund Accounting

Abacus Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm seeks a VP, Fund Accounting to join their Manhattan, NY office. This position requires 5-10 years of experience in fund accounting with a strong emphasis on fixed income and structured products. Responsibilities include preparing performance estimates, collaborating on audits, and analyzing reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a CPA preferred. This is a full-time mid-senior level role offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of fund accounting experience required.
• Experience in fixed income, credit, and structured products is mandatory.
• Private/combo experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly internal performance and NAV estimates.
• Collaborate with administrators on month-end close processes.
• Analyze monthly profit/loss reconciliations.
• Coordinate year-end financial audits.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Our client is an investment adviser. They seek a VP, Fund Accounting to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly internal performance and NAV estimates for fund entities and special purpose vehicles
• Collaborate with administrators on the month-end close process, including financial reviews, investor allocations, capital statements, and supporting schedules
• Analyze monthly profit/loss and custody reconciliations between internal systems and administrators, resolving breaks as needed
• Reconcile administrator results to internal projections across portfolio performance, operating expenses, management fees, and performance fees
• Coordinate year-end financial statement audits and SOC 1 testing with fund administrators and external auditors
• Liaise with the Investor Relations team on subscriptions, redemptions, performance estimates, investor statements, and ad‑hoc investor needs
• Deliver performance analytics to senior management and Investor Relations
• Support the preparation and review of regulatory filings such as Form PF and Form PQR
• Oversee management company activity, including invoice processing, management fee calculations, and preparation of tax support schedules
• Participate in special projects such as system enhancements, workflow improvements, new fund setups, and interpretation of fund legal documents for accounting impact

Requirements

• 5-10 years of fund accounting experience
• Fixed income, credit, and structured products experience is required
• Private/combo experience preferred
• Highly analytical and detail‑oriented
• CPA preferred

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals