Fund Accountant/Trade Operations

Our client, a NYC-based multi-billion-dollar hedge fund manager running a long/short equity strategy, with a lean, collaborative team is hiring. The firm is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting/Trade Operations professional to join its Finance team. This is a hands-on role that sits at the intersection of fund accounting, trade support, and investor reporting. The successful candidate will own critical reconciliation and month-end processes, oversee the work of the fund administrator, and be a credible, confident point of contact for the portfolio management team. The firm is 5 days in office located in New York City, NY. Perform daily and monthly trade, cash, and position reconciliations

• Review NAV packages from the fund administrator, including investor allocations, management and performance fee calculations, and capital activity
• Support day-to-day operations and serve as a knowledgeable contact for the portfolio manager(s), able to discuss positions, activity, and operational matters
• 3+ years of relevant experience in hedge fund accounting or fund administration
• Strong technical knowledge of long/short equity strategies, fund structures, and partnership accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and reporting systems
• Prior experience working with a fund administrator;