Senior Hedge Fund Accountant

Senior Hedge Fund AccountantOverviewOur client is a well-established, institutional hedge fund offering a collaborative, high-performing finance environment with exposure to complex investment strategies. This role will support the fund accounting and financial reporting functions across multiple hedge fund vehicles and work closely with portfolio management, operations, and third-party service providers.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review daily, monthly, and quarterly NAVs for hedge fund entities across complex investment strategies including equities, credit, and derivativesOversee and review work performed by third-party fund administrators, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to fund documentation and accounting policiesPerform P&L review and analysis, including position-level variance analysis and investigation of pricing or booking discrepanciesReview portfolio activity including trades, corporate actions, financing, and income accrualsAssist with month-end and quarter-end close processes, including expense accruals, management and performance fee calculations, and investor allocationsSupport financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including coordination with external auditors during annual auditsPartner with internal teams such as operations, risk, compliance, and portfolio management to resolve accounting and valuation mattersAssist with new fund launches, strategy expansions, and process improvement initiativesReview work prepared by junior team members as neededQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field3 to 5 years of experience with a Big 4 firm or other public accounting firm, fund administrator, or investment managerStrong understanding of hedge fund structures and accounting for financial instruments such as equities, fixed income, and derivativesExperience reviewing NAVs and working closely with third-party administratorsProficiency in Excel; experience with fund accounting systems is a plusCPA or progress toward CPA preferredStrong analytical skills with attention to detailAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentWhy JoinExposure to sophisticated investment strategies within an institutional hedge fund environmentOpportunity to partner closely with portfolio management and senior stakeholdersCollaborative culture with clear opportunities for professional growthCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package