Head of Fund Accounting

The RoleWe are looking for a Head of Fund Accounting for a global, multi-strategy hedge fund operating a pod structure. This role leads the fund accounting control function, manages the third-party administrator, owns the fund close and audit process, and acts as the senior escalation point for fund accounting issues across the firm. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring daily involvement in day-to-day execution, judgment calls, and cross-functional problem solving. This role will report directly to the CFO. What You’ll DoOwn fund accounting oversight for a multi-strategy platformManage and challenge the third-party administratorOversee month-end NAVs, investor capital balances, and fund closesSupport investor reporting and regulatory data requestsLead year-end fund auditsApply professional skepticism and sound accounting judgmentPartner closely with Portfolio Finance, Valuations, Ops, IR, Compliance and other Accounting teams to ensure smooth execution and timely issue resolutionLead and develop a primarily NY-based fund accounting team, with limited presence in FLIdentify and drive process improvement and automation initiatives, including reducing manual controls and improving scalabilitySupport new product launches from an accounting and operational standpointAct as a stakeholder in data and reporting structure decisionsOperate as a last line of defense by evaluating reasonableness of inputs received from upstream teams and escalating issues when results do not meet expectations What You’ll Bring10+ years of fund accounting experience in hedge funds or asset managementExperience supporting multi-strategy productsStrong US GAAP knowledge as applied to hedge fundsDirect experience managing or overseeing third-party fund administratorsExperience leading or heavily involved in fund auditsHands-on experience with Advent GenevaDemonstrated ability to apply judgment and challenge inputsPrior experience managing teams (Controller / Head of FA level)Experience acting as a senior escalation point in a fast paced environment We’d Love If You HadExperience at a pod-based investment platformExperience launching new funds or strategiesBackground in automation, workflow improvement, or systems implementationExperience influencing data architecture or reporting infrastructure Who We AreOur CultureAt Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls. The base pay for this role is expected to be between $220,000.00 and $250,000.00. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr