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Director of Fund Accounting

United States, New York Employment contract · Job Posted June 02, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Director of Fund Accounting to lead core fund accounting oversight for a hedge fund environment in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position will guide the month-end close process, strengthen accounting controls, and ensure accurate reporting across funds and affiliated entities. The role works closely with internal accounting and operations partners, external service providers, and investor-facing teams to deliver timely, reliable financial information and executive-ready updates.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct the month-end close across fund structures and related entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in financial results
  • Oversee shadow accounting activities and maintain a strong control framework that supports reliable books and records
  • Review accounting output tied to broker-dealer close processes and support required regulatory reporting activities
  • Partner with internal Accounting and Operations teams to resolve close issues, improve workflows, and align reporting priorities
  • Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators and other external providers to confirm service quality and accurate deliverables
  • Coordinate with Investor Relations to prepare and deliver financial information for external stakeholders and reporting needs
  • Present close status, oversight findings, and recurring reporting deliverables to leadership in a clear and actionable manner
  • Translate complex accounting matters into concise business updates that support decision-making by senior stakeholders
  • Support in-office collaboration as part of a four-day-per-week onsite schedule in New York, New York

Requirements

  • 10+ years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to hedge fund or alternative investment environments
  • Strong expertise in month-end close oversight, fund accounting review, and financial reporting
  • Hands-on experience with BlackLine or similar close management tools
  • Proven background supporting financial statement audits and working with external auditors
  • Solid understanding of control environments, reconciliations, and reporting across complex legal entities
  • Ability to communicate technical accounting topics clearly to executives, cross-functional teams, and external partners

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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