Sr Fund Accounting Analyst

Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring a Sr Fund Accounting Analyst on a long-term contract basis.

Job ID 81358

Work Location:

Jersey City, Nj Hybrid

Summary:

The Senior Fund Accounting Analyst oversees the financial reporting of the feeder funds in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Work with third party fund administrators, auditors.
• Review and sign off on capital calls/distributions, monthly/quarterly NAV packages, accrual/fee calculations, and annual financial statements, which are prepared by the fund administrators and audited by big 4 audit firms.
• Research and resolve fund accounting, financial, and other issues that may arise.
• Liaise with business partners including product management and client service groups and provide performance reports and answer questions as they arise.
• Analyze fund organization documents; understand revenue implications for Investment
• Manage cash across portfolios; prepare cash forecasting and budgeting reports.
• The individual will help to ensure financial reporting and Year End 2024 audits for all Feeder Funds on the platform are done in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Required Skills:

• 4 years of fund accounting or public accounting with a focus on Alternative investments (Private Equity or Hedge Funds). Experience with a big 4 audit firm, auditing Private Equity and Hedge Fund vehicles is a plus.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and work within tight deadlines.
• Strong team player and detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and spoken) and organizational skills
• Experience with Investran is a plus
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Confident with strong leadership skills
• Creative thinker
• Self-starter, possessing willingness to learn

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree preferably in accounting or equivalent field.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant certification a plus