Fund Accountant

Overview

Global Macro Hedge Fund seeks a Fund Accountant to join the finance team and be involved in the operations and compliance functions. The position will help 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

• 2-4 years work experience
• CPA preferred
• Prior hedge fund experience (start-up experience a plus)
• Experience working with equities, fx, fixed income and commodities products
• Fund audit and accounting
• Tax reporting and strategic planning
• Trading operational processes
• Compliance functions

Company Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with level of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), insurance, Summer Fridays, and wellness reimbursement.
• Base salary $100,000 – $120,000 plus discretionary bonus