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Fund Accounting Consultant

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Our client is a major financial institution looking for a skilled Fund Accounting Consultant to join their team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee a team responsible for delivering high-quality accounting, administration, and investor services to investment companies and advisors. This position requires a strong ability to manage client relationships, resolve complex issues, and implement solutions tailored to evolving business needs.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and manage a team of administrators responsible for accounting, administration, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for investment companies, including hedge funds, private equity funds, and CLOs
  • Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliation
  • Help develop/implement new processes to align with regulatory and industry changes
  • Perform complex accounting reconciliations and calculations for various investment types

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Five to seven years of experience in the alternative investments industry
  • Proficiency in month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger management and financial statement audits
  • Experience handling complex investment types and calculations, such as incentive fees and expense reconciliations
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions
  • Outstanding communication and leadership skills to manage teams and foster client relationships
  • Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements within the investment management sector
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
April 27, 2026

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