Job Opportunity

Senior Accountant

Windsor, CT

Job Summary

Understanding of the hedge funds under administration (legal structure, investment objective, fee structure, liquidity provisions, etc.) Must have 2-4 years previous accounting and supervisory experience required.

Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Understanding of the hedge funds under administration (legal structure, investment objective, fee structure, liquidity provisions, etc.)
Understanding of securities valuation, settlement properties and attributes
Strong knowledge of accounting concepts and current accounting principles
Professionalism and responsiveness during interaction with Auditors and Tax Preparers for Funds
Daily supervision of one or more fund accountants
Staff training and development
Staff evaluation and review
Full responsibility for fund accounting process including:
Daily reconciliation of cash balances
Daily/Monthly reconciliation of investment positions and market values
Trade processing
Gathering and processing corporate actions
Confirming validity of corporate actions and significant price changes with independent source
Calculation and recording of fees
Review of accruals and expense items
Interaction with investment managers and prime brokers to resolve questions and reconciliation differences
Analytical review of daily and monthly results
Review of daily hedge fund reports prior to distribution
Problem identification and resolution
Interaction and regular communication with fund services managers and directors

Qualifications Required:

Four year degree in accounting or finance required
2-4 years previous accounting and supervisory experience required
Previous industry experience with financial services hedge funds/fund of funds
Willingness to learn new systems, concepts and broaden knowledge in the industry
Strong organizational skills
Detail oriented
Flexible
Ability to work under pressure
Team player
Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
Positive attitude
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
CPA or CPA candidate a plus

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