Fund Accountant

Job Description:

Hedge fund in Greenwich, CT with a twenty plus year track record, is adding a Fund Accountant to one of their fund teams. The firm invests in a number of asset classes and remains at the forefront of the industry as a result of their cutting edge technology, research and infrastructure.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing and dynamic firm and learn from some of the best in the business.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Create and review monthly financial and management reports for the funds.
  
• Liaise with outside administrators to create and maintain the financial records for the entities.
  
• Coordinate with product accountants on complex securitizations and other deals to ensure proper presentation
  
• Maintain expense accrual budgets, analyze budget-to-actuals, liaise with relevant departments on expense projections and allocations between deals or desks.
  
• Assist in preparation of quarterly/annual investor/regulatory reporting
  
• Help coordinate audit
  
• Support IR and CS related functions when needed
  

Requirements:

• BS in Accounting or Finance
  
• 2-5 years Public Accounting/Fund Accounting experience.
  
• Understanding of complex legal structures and related accounting consolidation issues
  
• Knowledge of fixed income, whole loans, derivatives, MBS and derivatives is a plus.
  
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and computer skills (extensive excel knowledge a plus)
  
• Strong communication, problem solving skills, and leadership ability.
  
• Advanced Excel a must