Overview
A global macro hedge fund seeks a fund accountant to join the finance team to create and oversee a strong internal control environment to manage financial reporting, tax, audit, operations, legal/compliance, and operational and regulatory risk. Partnering with the team, identifying risks and proposing solutions is key to the success of this role. Preferably looking for someone who has been at a similar fund structure and has experience in the futures, FX, and equity space.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage month-end close process and annual audit and tax processes
- Coordinate and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors
- Coordinate and liaise with administrator
- Collaborate with external accountants on tax and audit topics for the funds
- Calculate and track the expense allocation for the funds, as well as review expense accruals
- Monitor collateral and cash management
- Prepare weekly and monthly performance
- Prepare ad hoc strategic analyses with the business team
- Ensure fund compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and prepare data for relevant regulatory and tax filings
- Prepare financial data for outside parties, including investors and trading counterparties
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in one or more of the following:
- Fund Accounting at a hedge fund (preferred) or private equity firm
- Fund Accounting at a fund administrator
- Hedge fund/private equity auditing experience at a Big 4 firm
- Experience working with and knowledge of at least one of the following products: equities, FX, fixed income and commodities products
Nice to Have
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- Experience with any of the following:
- Tax reporting/strategic tax planning
- Trading operations
- Compliance operations
Additional Information & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), insurance, Summer Fridays, and wellness reimbursement.
- Base salary $100,000 – $120,000 plus discretionary bonus
