Accounting, Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Asset Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Economics, External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Fund Accounting, Fund Management, Head of Finance, Investment Accounting, Investment Funds, Investment Management, Investment Reporting, Investment Services, Investment Strategy, Mutual Funds, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Private Funding, Product Strategy, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reconciliation, Regulations, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis, Support Documentation, Tax Reporting, Writing Skills
Fund Accounting Lead
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced fund accounting professional to join a growing asset management platform supporting a diverse range of investment products, including ETFs, interval funds, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and private investment vehicles.
This is a hands-on role for a self-starter who is comfortable owning processes, working independently, and operating across multiple functions. The individual stepping into this role will be responsible for executing day-to-day fund accounting and operational oversight directly, with the longer-term opportunity to help build and scale an internal fund accounting function. The immediate need is for a strong executor who can quickly become a trusted resource across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary internal resource for fund accounting and fund operations activities
- Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators, overseeing accounting, reporting, and operational processes
- Review fund accounting records, reconciliations, NAV support packages, and administrator reporting
- Identify operational risks and implement practical control improvements
- Coordinate across portfolio managers, traders, compliance personnel, auditors, and external service providers
- Support board reporting and communications for registered funds, including interval funds
- Maintain documentation supporting regulatory, governance, and operational requirements
- Assist with audit, tax, and financial reporting requests
Interval Fund & Alternative Investment Focus
A significant portion of this role will involve supporting the firm's interval funds and alternative investment strategies. Specific responsibilities include:
- Developing a thorough understanding of underlying investments and portfolio structures
- Working closely with portfolio managers on investment activity, valuation considerations, and portfolio developments
- Supporting board and board committee communications and reporting
- Assisting with preparation of valuation materials and supporting documentation
- Drafting investment and valuation memoranda for internal use
- Keeping the Enterprise Controller, Enterprise CFO, and Valuation Committee informed on portfolio developments, valuation matters, and investment-specific risks
- Participating in the valuation process by gathering information, documenting assumptions, and supporting fair value determinations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- 3–7 years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, fund operations, or investment accounting
- Experience working with registered funds, private funds, fund administrators, or investment advisers
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new products, investment strategies, and operational processes
Preferred Experience
- Experience with interval funds, closed-end funds, alternative investments, or private credit strategies
- Familiarity with Advent APX or similar investment accounting platforms
- Experience managing fund administrator and external service provider relationships
- Exposure to valuation processes, pricing committees, or investment reporting
- Experience preparing board materials, investment memoranda, or operational documentation
Reporting Structure
This position reports directly to the Enterprise Controller and/or Enterprise CFO, with close collaboration across portfolio management, trading, compliance, fund administration, audit, and fund boards.
The Opportunity
This is a high-visibility role within a growing asset management organization. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across fund accounting, operations, valuation, and governance while playing a meaningful role in strengthening the infrastructure supporting the firm's continued growth.