What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Associate, Fund Accounting position at Recruiting Resources, Inc.?
A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Senior Associate, Fund Accounting to support the operations and continued growth of an investment program. This is a highly visible role that partners with finance, legal, operations, technology, and external service providers to deliver a seamless investment experience while overseeing fund operations, reporting, and investor servicing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the launch and onboarding of new investment funds, including fund setup, investor onboarding, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage day-to-day fund operations, investor reporting, capital activity, and relationship management.
- Coordinate with fund administrators, banking partners, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Review capital calls, distributions, NAV reconciliations, GAAP financial statements, and compliance reporting.
- Help improve operational processes, reporting, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and the investor experience.
- Assist with project management initiatives and provide updates to senior leadership.
- Mentor and collaborate with domestic and international team members while supporting ad hoc requests from investors and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- 6 years of accounting, finance, fund operations, or public accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, or investment operations is preferred.
- CPA and Big Four public accounting experience are a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with investment accounting or investor portal platforms (such as Investran, eFront, Intralinks, or similar) is preferred.