Hedge Fund Accountant Job at Robert Half (San Francisco)

Staff Accountant – Hedge Fund

This is an excellent opportunity for a Big 4 public accountant or financial serv...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1–6 years of accounting experience within financial services
Experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or working with private equity, venture capital, or hedge fund clients (audit, fund administration, or tax)
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Interest in building a long-term career in the hedge fund industry

Job Responsibility

Prepare performance summaries and risk metric reports for distribution to clients and investors
Review client NAVs on a monthly or quarterly basis, including investor allocations, waterfall calculations, and capital statements
Research corporate actions and reconcile against prime broker records
Assist with client valuation and expense policies
Coordinate and prepare payments to vendors across client funds and management companies
Utilize Bloomberg Terminal to revalue client holdings
Support internal projects and administrative initiatives across the team
Assist with year-end audit and tax deliverables

What we offer

4 weeks of PTO
Flexible hybrid schedule (1–2 days per week in San Francisco office)
Exposure to hedge fund operations and investment reporting
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Fund Accountant

Most fund accounting roles keep you in the back office. This one puts you closer...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–5 years in fund accounting / audit (PE, HF, or alt investments)
Strong in Excel, sharp with details, and knows how to think beyond the checklist

Job Responsibility

Own financials, allocations, capital calls & distributions
Review portfolio activity + valuation models alongside investment teams
Partner with investor relations, auditors, and leadership
Play a role in process improvement + transformation initiatives

What we offer

100% covered medical, dental, vision
Funded HSA + profit sharing
20 days PTO
Meals, gym, commuter benefits, and more
Long-term upside

Fulltime

Senior Fund Accountant

Location

United States , Red Bank

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
At least 4 years of accounting experience, including substantial exposure to asset management, private equity, hedge funds, mutual funds, or similar investment environments
Strong understanding of fund accounting concepts, investment reporting, and complex portfolio structures
Proficiency in month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation
Advanced Excel capabilities and experience using accounting systems or fund administration platforms
High level of accuracy, sound analytical judgment, and strong organizational skills
Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners

Job Responsibility

Manage day-to-day accounting activities and month-end close processes across multiple funds and investment portfolios
Prepare and examine fund calculations, account reconciliations, journal entries, and recurring financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
Produce periodic financial statements and support reliable reporting in accordance with established accounting standards and internal policies
Maintain adherence to regulatory obligations and control frameworks by monitoring accounting practices and resolving discrepancies promptly
Partner with external auditors, fund administrators, and custodial contacts to support audit requests and deliver required documentation
Review financial results, investigate variances, and provide analysis to portfolio managers and leadership to support decision-making
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen reporting quality, and improve the efficiency of accounting operations
Support general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and other core fund accounting activities tied to investment management operations

What we offer

Medical – company pays a good portion of premiums
Dental/Vision – employee pays
401k + match – 3% noncontributory match – vested day 1
3 weeks PTO + 4 volunteer days off

Fund Accountant

Join a leading global private investment firm managing Billions across public an...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–8+ years of hedge fund accounting experience
Strong Excel and technical accounting skills
Experience with hedge funds or private equity
Detail-oriented with strong communication and project management skills

Job Responsibility

Prepare fund and entity financials (audited and unaudited)
Handle allocations, distributions, and performance tracking
Review portfolio activity, expenses, and reconciliations
Support investor reporting and work cross-functionally with IR, admins, and auditors
Assist with valuations alongside investment teams and third parties
Drive process improvements and system enhancements

What we offer

Fully covered healthcare
401(k) profit sharing
Generous PTO
Wellness perks like meals and gym access

Fulltime

Fund Accountant

Join a leading global private investment firm managing Billions across public an...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–8+ years of hedge fund accounting experience
Strong Excel and technical accounting skills
Experience with hedge funds or private equity
Detail-oriented with strong communication and project management skills
CPA, CFA, or similar credentials preferred
Exposure to systems like Geneva and process improvement initiatives is a plus

Job Responsibility

Prepare fund and entity financials (audited and unaudited)
Handle allocations, capital calls, distributions, and performance tracking
Review portfolio activity, expenses, and reconciliations
Support investor reporting and work cross-functionally with IR, admins, and auditors
Assist with valuations alongside investment teams and third parties
Drive process improvements and system enhancements

What we offer

Fully covered healthcare
401(k) profit sharing
Generous PTO
Wellness perks like meals and gym access

Fulltime

Fund Accountant

A premier private investment firm with approximately $40 billion in equity capit...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years in fund accounting within private equity, credit, or investment management environments
Experience working in a hedge fund or private equity firm
Detail-oriented with strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge
A strong communicator, able to collaborate across teams and interface with external stakeholders
Curious and adaptable, with a desire to improve systems and processes
CPA is preferred

Job Responsibility

Oversee the preparation of financial reports and investor statements, including annual and quarterly financials, ensuring alignment with relevant fund documentation and accounting standards
Support the calculation and allocation of capital activity such as investor contributions, distributions, and performance metrics
Coordinate and review internal and third-party fund accounting data, ensuring accuracy of all portfolio transactions, including private investments, fund expenses, and investment-related accruals
Partner with investor relations, legal, operations, and administrators to respond to client requests, audit inquiries, and ad hoc reporting needs
Assist in valuation processes by reviewing models and inputs for private equity and debt investments alongside investment professionals and third-party valuation providers
Help drive improvements in accounting systems and reporting tools, participating in ongoing efforts to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency

Fulltime

Fund Accountant

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years in fund accounting within private equity, credit, or investment management environments
public accounting experience with asset management clients
Experience working in a hedge fund or private equity firm
Detail-oriented with strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge
A strong communicator, able to collaborate across teams and interface with external stakeholders
Curious and adaptable, with a desire to improve systems and processes
CPA is preferred

Job Responsibility

Oversee the preparation of financial reports and investor statements, including annual and quarterly financials, ensuring alignment with relevant fund documentation and accounting standards
Support the calculation and allocation of capital activity such as investor contributions, distributions, and performance metrics
Coordinate and review internal and third-party fund accounting data, ensuring accuracy of all portfolio transactions, including private investments, fund expenses, and investment-related accruals
Partner with investor relations, legal, operations, and administrators to respond to client requests, audit inquiries, and ad hoc reporting needs
Assist in valuation processes by reviewing models and inputs for private equity and debt investments alongside investment professionals and third-party valuation providers
Help drive improvements in accounting systems and reporting tools, participating in ongoing efforts to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training

Fulltime

Fund Accountant

Join a leading global private investment firm managing Billions across public an...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–8+ years of hedge fund accounting experience
Strong Excel and technical accounting skills
Experience with hedge funds or private equity
Detail-oriented with strong communication and project management skills
CPA, CFA, or similar credentials preferred
Exposure to systems like Geneva and process improvement initiatives is a plus

Job Responsibility

Prepare fund and entity financials (audited and unaudited)
Handle allocations, capital calls, distributions, and performance tracking
Review portfolio activity, expenses, and reconciliations
Support investor reporting and work cross-functionally with IR, admins, and auditors
Assist with valuations alongside investment teams and third parties
Drive process improvements and system enhancements

What we offer

fully covered healthcare
401(k) profit sharing
generous PTO
wellness perks like meals and gym access
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (for contract/temporary professionals)
enrollment in company 401(k) plan (for contract/temporary professionals)

Fulltime

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