What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accounting Supervisor position at Russell Tobin?
Fund Accounting Supervisor- Private Equity & Hedge Funds
Location: Oaks, PA / Remote
Work Schedule: Candidates located within a reasonable commuting distance of the Oaks, PA office will follow a hybrid schedule - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office, with Monday and Friday remote. Candidates who do not live near the Oaks office may work fully remote.
Salary Range (Base dependent on experience level): 77,000 - 99,000 Base discretionary bonus
Fund Accounting Supervisor - Alternative Investment Funds
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Fund Accounting Supervisor to join its growing Alternative Investment Funds team, supporting hedge fund and private equity clients.
This role will oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities, serve as a key point of contact for investment managers, and supervise and develop a team of fund accounting analysts. The ideal candidate will bring strong fund accounting experience, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounting records for hedge fund and private equity investments.
- Perform and review NAV calculations, reconciliations, pricing, and financial reporting.
- Prepare and review accounting packages and ensure timely, accurate client deliverables.
- Support year-end audits and ensure fund records align with applicable GAAP standards.
- Assist with due diligence and compliance-related requirements.
- Serve as a primary contact for investment managers regarding reconciliations, reporting, deliverables, and escalated issues.
- Train, supervise, and develop fund accounting analysts on systems, procedures, and day-to-day responsibilities.
- Review analyst work to ensure accuracy and identify potential issues before client delivery.
- Support performance reviews, one-on-one meetings, career development, and team training.
- Participate in interviewing and staffing efforts as needed.
- Partner with management to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and overall client service.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience.
- 2 years of experience within fund accounting or fund services.
- Experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds and/or private equity, is strongly preferred.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of reconciliations, NAV calculations, financial reporting, and fund accounting processes.
What Our Client Is Looking For
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality. They should be comfortable working directly with clients and service providers, mentoring junior team members, and adapting as client needs evolve.
A proactive, collaborative mindset and an interest in continuing to grow within the financial services and alternative investment space will be important for success in this role.
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, wellness resources, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA options, life and disability insurance with premiums paid for base coverage, a 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays per year, and 21 days of PTO annually for new hires, prorated based on start date and increasing over time. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, back-up childcare, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, professional development resources, and access to employee networks.
This is an opportunity to join a growing investment services organization, manage sophisticated alternative investment clients, lead a team, and continue developing within the broader fund administration and financial services space.
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Salary : $77,000 - $99,000