Senior Hedge Fund Accountant

Position Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting and reporting functions across a suite of hedge funds and separately managed portfolios. The individual will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial data, acting as a point of review for both internal outputs and external service providers while contributing to process efficiency and team development.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end accounting oversight for designated funds and accounts, including supervising deliverables produced by junior staff and third-party/offshore support teams
• Perform detailed reconciliations between trading platforms and the firm's accounting system (Geneva), proactively researching and resolving discrepancies
• Evaluate NAV reporting packages prepared by fund administrators, identifying inconsistencies and coordinating issue resolution with both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Review and validate daily and monthly financial activity, including P&L fluctuations, balance sheet movements, and key drivers impacting NAV
• Partner with internal departments, administrators, and external auditors to support accounting, valuation, and reporting workflows
• Develop a strong understanding of pricing methodologies and market data inputs across a range of complex hedge fund instruments
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements of accounting and reporting processes, including automation and control improvements
• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to less experienced team members, fostering development and accuracy in output
• Support ad hoc reporting requests, analytics, and strategic initiatives as needed

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience within fund accounting, alternative asset management, or public accounting environments
• Direct experience supporting hedge fund strategies, with exposure to asset classes such as fixed income securities, derivatives (options, futures, swaps), and ETFs
• Familiarity with hedge fund structures and interaction with third-party administrators
• Hands-on experience with Advent Geneva or similar portfolio accounting systems
• Advanced Excel capabilities, with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify discrepancies
• Strong analytical mindset with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communicator with the ability to interact across teams and external partners