Job Opportunity
Fund Accountant
Boston, MA
Job Summary
Hedge Fund is seeking a Fund Accountant. At least 1 year of accounting industry experience. CPA designation and experience in hedge fund accounting, audit, or tax are preferred but not required.
Details
The Hedge Fund Accountant will join the Weiss Asset Management (WAM) dynamic accounting team and become an expert in the diverse business challenges of a global hedge fund. The team is comprised of creative problem-solvers and self-starters with strong quantitative abilities who have the proven ability to produce results.
A successful candidate will have at least 1 year of accounting industry experience and will pair a rigorous work ethic with a desire to work closely with a team. CPA designation and experience in hedge fund accounting, audit, or tax are preferred but not required. Accountants at Weiss make use of strong analytical skills to identify risks and propose solutions that will positively impact the company’s long-term growth and success.
Responsibilities:
* Accounting function for our two flagship hedge funds, one special situation fund and U.K. listed closed-end fund
* Work with the administrator to complete monthly/quarterly NAV process
* Portfolio valuation and Valuation Committee reporting
* Work with external auditors to assist in the completion of the annual audits of the funds
* Build a knowledge base of the differing accounting, legal, trading, and operational implications of investing in a wide variety of financial instruments and markets
* Responsibilities may eventually grow to include management company accounting
About the Company
For 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary value-based investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $2.7 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement.
Our team of over 80 individuals is the engine of our success and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds.
WAM is a fit for you if:
* You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. At WAM, all employees can expect to work directly with members of other departments representing a range of backgrounds.
* You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. Talent and work ethic will dictate what you can achieve at WAM, as evidenced by the fact that our co-president and the majority of our managing directors began their careers here as interns.
* You are driven to constantly learn, improve, and make rational decisions based in fact and data, and you welcome receiving feedback as well as sharing knowledge with others.
* You prioritize acting ethically in all situations.
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- Job Reference #: LinkedIn 2612744085
- Min Experience: 1 years