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Senior Fund Accountant
Morristown, NJ | On-Site
$110,000-$120,000 plus bonus
A highly regarded alternative investment firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its growing finance team. This opportunity offers broad exposure across hedge funds, private equity, and real estate investment structures within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Why This Role:
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and investment professionals
- Broad product exposure across hedge funds, PE, and real estate
- Entrepreneurial culture with strong visibility and growth potential
- Opportunity to step beyond pure fund accounting into operational and strategic initiatives
- Stable and well-established investment platform with a collaborative team environment
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily fund accounting activities
- Support month-end NAV production across multiple investment vehicles
- Handle cash and position reconciliations within Advent Geneva
- Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, custodians, and prime brokers
- Prepare and review expense allocations and fund payment activity
- Assist with investor reporting, compliance, tax, and audit-related deliverables
- Partner closely with front office and investment teams on reporting and analytics initiatives
- Contribute to ad hoc operational and strategic projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 3 years of experience within hedge funds, alternative investments, or fund administration
- Strong understanding of month-end NAV and fund allocation processes
- Experience with Advent Geneva strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset