Senior Associate, Fund Accounting

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Mutual Fund Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading asset management firm, where you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting fund operations. Initially, the position will require working in the office for the first three months, transitioning to a hybrid schedule thereafter. Candidates must be located in the New York area.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile third-party fund accountant reports to internal records
• Lead and assist with the research of various fund accounting issues, both within the Fund Accounting group and across the Firm
• Gather and analyze internal historical data for special requests and regulatory reporting
• Draft procedural documents as the Senior Associate learns the distinct roles and responsibilities of the Department’s team members
• Input and maintain various data points within internal systems
• Support daily accounting reconciliations and reporting of cash availability to Portfolio Managers
• Assist with the creation and review of various marketing materials while gaining exposure to the Funds’ and the Firm’s investment trends and philosophies
• Participate in the oversight of the daily fair valuation process, including recommending prices for fair-valued securities, as necessary
• Review of financial statements and other regulatory reports
• Assist with the oversight of registered fund tax compliance, including reviewing deliverables from third‑party providers and preparing internal analyses related to tax efficiency and distribution