Description

Robert Half Financial Services are hiring for a Fund Accountant role for a global Investment firm located in midtown Manhattan New York. Our client requires 2+ years Fund Accounting experience within asset management or a Fund Administrator. CPA license is advantageous (or parts passed), with knowledge of Investment Accounting, Waterfalls/Investor Allocations, Management Fees, GAAP and Financial Statements. The role requires 4 days per week in the midtown Manhattan office and 1 day work from home.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparation of the funds’ monthly close processes which includes fund financial statements, investor allocations and portfolio acquisition/management fees.

• Responsible for GAAP financial statement preparation for the funds. This includes coordination with funds external auditor to facilitate interim and year end requests.

• Communication and coordination with portfolio managers and other groups to acquire an understanding of the firm’s operations.

• Preparation of complex trade entries which ensures clerical accuracy, adequate controls, and appropriate support documentation.

• Review revenues and expenses related to the firm’s investment portfolio and the economics of its investments.

• Identify, escalate and address with the team areas of operational inefficiencies. Work with the team to implement a business plan to address the identified workflow inefficiencies.

  Requirements

Qualifications:

• 2+ years Fund Accounting experience within asset management or a Fund Administrator

• CPA license is advantageous (or parts passed)

• Knowledge of Investment Accounting, Waterfalls/Investor Allocations, Management Fees, GAAP and Financial Statements

• Knowledge of Private Equity and Real Estate fund structures

• Strong Excel skills.

• Knowledge of Yardi is advantageous.

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting or Finance.

The Fund Accountant role requires 4 days per week in the midtown Manhattan office, so please only apply if you are able to travel to this location, have relevant experience for the role and are eligible to work in the United States. The salary is flexible dependent on experience, the range is $90-120k base plus bonus and good benefits. If your profile matches the above criteria, please add me on LinkedIn and email me directly Trishan Khareghat

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