What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accounting Manager position at Oliver James?
My client is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations for complex investment structures, ensuring accurate reporting and strong control over NAV processes. The role includes managing client relationships, leading teams, supporting audits and fund setups, and driving workflow improvements. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams and contribute to operational excellence in a dynamic environment.
My client is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to oversee fund accounting operations for complex investment structures, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The role involves managing client relationships, leading accounting teams, and maintaining robust controls over the NAV calculation process. The successful candidate will support audits, oversee transitions and fund setup activities, and drive continuous improvement across workflows and reporting functions.
This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in managing fund accounting deliverables, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to training and operational excellence within a dynamic and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
My client is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to oversee fund accounting operations for complex investment structures, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The role involves managing client relationships, leading accounting teams, and maintaining robust controls over the NAV calculation process. The successful candidate will support audits, oversee transitions and fund setup activities, and drive continuous improvement across workflows and reporting functions.
This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in managing fund accounting deliverables, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to training and operational excellence within a dynamic and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage client relationships and deliver consistent, high-quality service.
- Oversee NAV production and ensure all processes comply with internal controls.
- Review daily and monthly NAV calculations, fee accruals, and P&L allocations.
- Resolve outstanding reconciliation items efficiently.
- Coordinate the preparation of financial statements and completion of audits.
- Evaluate accounting implications of new products and complex transactions.
- Oversee onboarding, transitions, and fund setup processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including investor services, compliance, and client servicing.
- Support team development through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fund accounting or fund administration, preferably within hedge funds or private equity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or ACA) preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- High level of accuracy and organizational ability.
- Effective communicator with strong client relationship management skills.
- Proficient in accounting systems and reporting tools.
- Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.