Hedge Fund Accounting Manager Jobs

Accountable for tracking and managing; Client profit margins, staff utilization and overtime, client relationship risk reviews, incident management and risk reduction

Liaise with investment managers, brokers and auditors for day-to-day operational issues

A working knowledge of Japanese investors or retail funds an advantage

Managing a team of fund accountants responsible for client deliverables such as NAV production, financial statements and associated reports

Review the work of direct reports to ensure completeness/accuracy of client deliverables

Ensure that the team is appropriately trained, engaged and as efficient and effective as possible in achieving organizational targets and goals.

Excellent communication, business development and relationship management skills.

Support the maintenance and management of the credit relationship of a diverse portfolio of Hedge Fund accounts.

A basic knowledge of hedge funds and the different strategies they employ.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks while meeting time sensitive deadlines.

Strong analytical, technical, written and communication skills.

Ensure management and performance fees/allocations are calculated in accordance with PPMs, IMAs, and side letters.

Experience working on credit market funds

Public or a mixture of Big 4 & private accounting experience; 8+ yrs. of fund accounting experience

Experience with investor and partnership allocations and related software (i.e. Backstop, Hedgetek, Investran, etc.)

Team player with excellent communication skills.

Review fund operating expenses prepared by fund administrator and provide comments/changes

Possess strong client and relationship management skills to drive outcomes and meet customer needs

Responsible for staffing and capacity management, including working with the leadership team to forecast hiring needs

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Skilled at building relationships at all levels of the organization

Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits programs

Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home

Possess strong client and relationship management skills to drive outcomes and meet customer needs

Responsible for staffing and capacity management, including working with the leadership team to forecast hiring needs

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Skilled at building relationships at all levels of the organization

Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits programs

Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home

Post-secondary education/University Degree with a concentration in finance or accounting.

Partner with investment managers, brokers and auditors for daily operational issues;

Work with other teams, such as IO, finance, regulatory reporting and banking to ensure all deliverables are met

In-depth understanding of fund administration industry. This includes multiple fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments and fund offering documentation review.

1+ years of experience with fund accounting software Geneva would be beneficial but not necesary

Have a working knowledge of Bloomberg would be beneficial but not necessary

Advanced financial accounting and/or auditing skills including experience in accounting for complex financial instruments

Assist with the audit process and actively participate in the preparation of annual financial statements and other regulatory reporting requirements

University Degree majoring in Accounting, Business, Science or Finance required

Minimum of two years progressive hedge fund administration or audit experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written and presentation)

Experience reviewing or auditing valuations of private equity/OTC investments

Manage and assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and reporting packages for various reinsurance entities

Manage and assist with client regulatory reporting requirements

University Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Science or Accounting; qualified accountant or other relevant qualification an asset but not required

Advanced financial accounting and/or auditing skills including experience accounting for complex financial instruments

Responsible for peer review of NAV computation for all the funds belonging to the client accounts managed

Manage and assist in the preparation of Fund financial statements and tax reporting

Hybrid working model which offers flexibility as to whether you work remote, in office or a blend of both

Approve fee schedules including calculation of management and performance fees, ensuring all calculations follow applicable fund documents

Great compensation package plus EXCELLENT benefits (including medical, LTD, Life Assurance and more)!

Professional education reimbursement scheme and repayment of professional dues

Manage ongoing client relationships which could involve minimal travel

Work with both the internal AML team, and the administrators, ensuring all AML requirements are met

Applicants with experience in private equity, funds management or financial services will be given preference.

Prepare schedules for management reports and ensure consistency between the management reports and financial information

Strong report query skills within an integrated GL and excellent Excel knowledge

Primary resource to corporate and tax teams to meet reporting requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential

Excellent interpersonal skills are required

Review/Prepare fee schedules including calculation of management fees and carried interest, ensuring all calculations observe applicable fund documents

Experience in supervisory skills and/or coaching / mentoring

Collaborate with client, banks, auditors and property managers to ensure smooth delivery to clients and completion of deliverables

At least 4 years' experience working in the fund administration industry or audit

Private Equity or Real Estate experience is preferred

Experience in working on a Private Equity or Real Estate accounting system, preferably Yardi or Investran

Support change management planning and efforts as required.

Good knowledge of and/or experience with fund accounting, securities instruments, settlements, foreign exchange transactions, reconciliations and investment accounting.

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;

Strong communication and interpersonal skill.

Obsessing about customers, listening, engaging and act for their benefit.

Perform research and resolution on exception items; escalate unresolved issues to management as needed

Demonstrate progression of process knowledge and understanding of all relevant functional activities in the team

Manage own development by engaging in the PPR process, seeking feedback from others and by attending mandated and relevant training

Complete subscription, redemptions, transfer forms and other fund of funds investment related documents

Deliver services in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and ensure that assigned work is performed to meet internal standards

Resolve routine problems using own initiative and escalate complex issues as needed

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience at the management level in a hedge fund administration environment

Review and validate the partner/shareholder allocation calculations, including management and incentive fee calculations

Review of the weekly / month end NAV pack before presentation to NAV Officer / Manager

Lead/assist with periodic financial reporting for Hedge Funds (i.e. Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Profit and Loss)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in a hedge fund administration environment or other related financial services experience.

Strong managerial skills and experience managing offshore locations

Excellent knowledge of hedge funds including but not limited to products, fees, fund structures, allocations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bachelors of Science. Accounting/Finance preferred.

8+ years of hedge fund accounting, fund accounting, hedge fund of fund, or audit experience. Prefer majority is hedge experience

Final review and sign off on NAV packages;

Accountable for tracking and managing client profit margins, staff utilization and overtime, client relationship risk reviews, incident management and risk reduction.

Hold a university degree in Business, Accounting or Economics. Qualified accountant or other relevant qualification an asset but not required.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage a team of accounting professionals.

Experience with Advent Geneva and Bloomberg would be an advantage.

Managing a team of fund accountants responsible for client deliverables such as NAV production, financial statements and associated reports;

Ensure the accuracy of client deliverables prepared by their team and take accountability for meeting service level agreement deadlines.