Hedge Fund Accountant Job at Robert Half (San Francisco)

Senior Tax Analyst

This role presents a remarkable opportunity to join a vibrant team within a pres...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-4+ years’ experience in public accounting with an emphasis in Flow-Through Taxation
Experience with and understanding of partnership agreements for hedge fund, and private equity funds (experience with real estate funds a plus)
Experience with and significant knowledge of hedge fund specific tax issues, including but not limited to the computation of Schedule M-1s and tax allocations using the aggregate method and layering
Experience with and comprehension of private equity fund specific tax issues, including targeted capital account allocations
Experience with real estate fund specific tax issues, including REIT qualification helpful
Experience with and identification of tax issues related to international taxes and tax-exempt organizations
Experience with the preparation and review of tax work papers as well as federal and state tax returns
Coordination and management of the tax return preparation and review process among several public accounting firms
Strong understanding and application of complex tax and accounting rules, and industry accounting practices
Strong GPA and a CPA is preferred

Job Responsibility

Prepare and review tax work papers and returns for hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, and special purpose vehicles (SPVs)
Review estimated tax calculations
Prepare and review investor tax documents and reports
Manage relationships with external accounting, tax, and legal firms
Conduct research and analysis on investor tax inquiries, providing appropriate responses
Coordinate with other departments and external audit firms regarding audited financial statements, including ASC 740 (formerly FIN 48) analysis
Conduct research and analysis on tax law changes affecting the asset management industry

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Assistant Controller

This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is exp...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

200000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years work of experience in financial accounting, audit or finance function for an alternative investment manager with exposure to credit, private equity funds or hedge funds
Strong accounting and finance experience with private funds and fund structures
Exposure to credit a plus
Experience with external audit processes and procedures
Knowledge of accounting principles including US GAAP and Investment Company Accounting
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance, CPA license preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong Excel skills, and high level of proficiency in accounting software and other applications/tools
Strong organizational skills
Readily adaptable to change and a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Perform initial, detailed review of the quarterly NAV close process and quarterly financial statements prepared by the fund financial analysts inclusive of complex/illiquid assets accounting and valuation, fee and expense review and performance reporting
Liaise directly with external auditors throughout the year on complex transactions and accounting conclusions through to the completion of the year-end audited financial statements
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Oversee and directly review the work of financial analysts, who perform day to day verification of portfolio transactions and accounting data, inclusive of accounting records, ledgers and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Assist in the preparation and review of capital calls, distributions and in responding to investor questions and requests for information
Work directly with fund controllers to monitor and project future fund cash flows for the treasury management process including capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations, as governed by fund agreements
Opportunity to engage with Fund Administrator, traders, brokers, and custodians to the extent any liquid assets are purchased to ensure timely settlement of trades, loans, and monitoring of pending transactions
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Active mentorship/coaching of accounting/finance team members

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Manager, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a global f...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

95000.00 - 115000.00 CAD / Year

Aplin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required
Minimum 5 years of experience in hedge fund or investment fund accounting, including exposure to derivatives and external investor reporting
Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or CFA designation preferred (or near completion)
Strong understanding of investment strategies and financial products, including derivatives
Proven experience managing a team in a fast-paced fund administration environment
Exceptional analytical, financial reporting, and organizational skills
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a global operations model

Job Responsibility

Oversee and prepare financial reports and profit allocation statements, including calculation of Net Asset Value (NAV) in line with client deadlines
Act as primary liaison with clients regarding monthly reporting and inquiries
Review and ensure timely, accurate responses to client and external stakeholder requests
Supervise, mentor, and support fund accounting staff with monthly deliverables
Lead and manage a team of 5+ accounting professionals, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fund administration processes
Participate in new client onboarding and fund launches, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to requirements
Review and enhance administrative and accounting procedures to improve NAV production efficiency
Ensure compliance with all internal policies, external regulations, and reporting standards
Support strategic departmental initiatives and ad hoc projects as required

What we offer

annual performance-based bonus
Benefits

Fulltime

Manager, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a global f...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

95000.00 - 115000.00 CAD / Year

Aplin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required
Minimum 5 years of experience in hedge fund or investment fund accounting, including exposure to derivatives and external investor reporting
Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or CFA designation preferred (or near completion)
Strong understanding of investment strategies and financial products, including derivatives
Proven experience managing a team in a fast-paced fund administration environment
Exceptional analytical, financial reporting, and organizational skills
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a global operations model

Job Responsibility

Oversee and prepare financial reports and profit allocation statements, including calculation of Net Asset Value (NAV) in line with client deadlines
Act as primary liaison with clients regarding monthly reporting and inquiries
Review and ensure timely, accurate responses to client and external stakeholder requests
Supervise, mentor, and support fund accounting staff with monthly deliverables
Lead and manage a team of 5+ accounting professionals, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fund administration processes
Participate in new client onboarding and fund launches, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to requirements
Review and enhance administrative and accounting procedures to improve NAV production efficiency
Ensure compliance with all internal policies, external regulations, and reporting standards
Support strategic departmental initiatives and ad hoc projects as required

What we offer

annual performance-based bonus
Benefits

Fulltime

Senior VP, Fund Controller – Public & Private Markets

A leading investment platform is seeking a Senior VP, Fund Controller to oversee...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

200000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Daley and Associates

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of hedge fund accounting or fund finance leadership experience
Deep expertise in daily NAV, middle office, and hedge fund tax reporting
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and hedge fund structures
Experience with derivatives and prime brokerage environments
Proven ability to manage administrators and external providers
CPA strongly preferred

Job Responsibility

Lead fund accounting across hedge funds and public equity vehicles
Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly NAV processes (P&L, allocations, accruals, capital activity)
Ensure accurate accounting for equities, options, futures, swaps, forwards, and other derivatives
Manage third-party administrators with a focus on controls, trade-level accuracy, and issue resolution
Oversee middle office operations (trade capture, reconciliations, corporate actions, financing activity)
Drive process improvements and automation to support platform growth
Lead hedge fund tax compliance and investor reporting (including K-1 oversight)

What we offer

30% bonus

Fulltime

Accounting Manager - Hedge Fund

Large European based hedge fund is expanding their Greenwich, CT based team. The...

Location

United States , Greenwich

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of accounting experience
Accounting degree
Public Audit
Derivative accounting
CPA

Job Responsibility

Corporate reporting
Fund accounting
Technical accounting research
Business advisory

What we offer

Excellent work/life balance
Very generous bonuses
Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Vice President - Fund Accounting

Reporting to the Associate Director Fund Accounting, the Vice President Fund Acc...

Location

Philippines , Manila, Makati City

Salary:

Not provided

Waystone Governance Ltd.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Overall 8 years of experience in Accounting field
Minimum 5 years of Fund Accounting experience is required (ex. Hedge funds, private equity)
Financial Reporting experience an advantage
Minimum 3 years prior managerial or supervisory experience an advantage
Experience in navigating fund accounting systems (ex. Invest One, eFront, Investran is an advantage
A university degree (B.A./ B.Sc./ M.B.A.) in Business (preferably specializing in accountancy or another financial-related discipline)
Professional certification CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent or other international accounting certifications is an advantage

Job Responsibility

Management of a team consisting of Assistant Vice Presidents, Associates & Sr. Associates
Conduct, facilitate, delegate and monitor the training of team members including the use of relevant accounting software and applications
Assist with recruitment process and provide recommendations for hiring decision
Ensure successful onboarding of new employees and seek assistance from Assistant Vice President or other team members as needed
Ensure proper alignment & implementation of company policies, procedures or standards
Monitor adherence of employees to company standards and business ethics
Execute employee discipline on process, procedures and standards including investigation and corrective action decisions
Responsible for proper management of staff including workload distribution within the team, continued engagement, retention, professional development and wellness of team members
Ensure timely and proper communication of management direction or decisions to the team and vice versa
Conducts performance monitoring, review and support employee development to drive consistent high performance of the team

Fulltime

AP Specialist

The AP Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and executing the managemen...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

Arrow Search Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years as an AP specialist
Experience at a hedge fund preferred
Experience with QuickBooks required

Job Responsibility

Oversee the company’s AP mail and email boxes and ensure all invoices are processed in the AP system
Review invoices against service contracts to ensure invoices are correct
Facilitate payments to vendors via the company’s bank platform
Maintain the company and its affiliated entities official books and records
Obtain and collect all necessary internal approvals on invoices

Hedge Fund Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

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