What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accounting Manager position at Fortis Recruitment?
I am working with a leading global investment manager that is looking to add a Finance Manager to its growing fund accounting team.
This is a high impact role supporting a diverse multi strategy platform with exposure to complex products across public and private markets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate accounting, reporting, reconciliation and oversight for a wide range of investment strategies while partnering closely with portfolio managers, risk, operations and senior leadership.
This opportunity suits someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys tackling technical accounting challenges, and wants to play a meaningful role inside a world class alternatives platform.
The Role
Fund Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting and reconciliation for complex investment strategies and entity structures
- Produce accurate monthly and quarterly NAVs while ensuring alignment with internal policies and accounting standards
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all reporting meets regulatory and audit requirements
Trade Support & Reconciliation
- Work closely with investment teams, operations and counterparties to resolve breaks, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain robust control environments
Risk & Performance Support
- Provide insights into market activity and its impact on valuation, P&L, and risk metrics
Process Enhancement
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the fund accounting workflow
- Leverage technology and automation tools to improve reconciliation, reporting, and data quality
Regulatory & Audit
- Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards including US GAAP and IFRS
- Prepare audit materials and liaise with external auditors
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Partner with PMs, risk, middle office, legal, compensation and operations to support decision making across the business
- Act as a subject matter expert for complex accounting topics
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline
- CPA preferred
- 10 years of experience in fund accounting within an investment manager, hedge fund or trading environment
- Strong understanding of complex products, derivatives, and multi entity fund structures
- Proficiency with fund accounting systems (e.g., Geneva) and advanced Excel
Why This Firm
- Collaboration with industry leading investment teams
- Significant visibility with senior leadership
- A high performance culture with strong infrastructure
- The chance to contribute meaningfully to a global firm
Salary : $185,000 - $200,000