SENIOR FUND ACCOUNTANT
About the Role
Fund administrator based in New York City experiencing rapid growth is looking for a senior-level fund accountant to join its team. Responsibilities will include preparing monthly financial statements, calculating performance returns, performing reconciliations on broker and bank accounts, monitoring accruals, and coordinating payments for a well-diversified range of clients.
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Job Duties
The applicant must be able to:​
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Demonstrate attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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Exhibit an in-depth knowledge of different security types, a sound understanding of third-party fund administration and investment operations
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Quickly learn and understand complicated concepts for clients holding complex financial instruments
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Perform in a multi-faceted role requiring flexibility, a positive attitude, and a high caliber of accuracy and responsiveness
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Exercise impeccable professional decorum with clients and co-workers
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Focus on meeting strict deadlines
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Who Should Apply
Only candidates with a bachelor’s degree and computer proficiency will be considered, and a professional designation such as a C.P.A., C.A., or C.F.A is strongly preferred. The suitable candidate will have excellent time management and verbal and communication skills, a willingness to contribute ideas and provide assistance to co-workers in an evolving team structure, and a genuine motivation and willingness to learn, with a flexible attitude towards adopting additional responsibilities when appropriate. Hedge fund experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Please include a cover letter stating your qualifications for the position, noting relevant work experience, and your salary requirements.
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APPLICANTS ONLY. NO RECRUITERS. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT SUMMIT FUND SERVICES ABOUT ANY SERVICES, PRODUCTS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL INTERESTS.
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About Summit Fund Services
Summit Fund Services provides a holistic and customized fund advisory experience to alternative investment managers, including hedge funds, private equity funds, and fund of funds. We offer best-in-class service across all trading strategies and fund structures. Summit provides advisory services to newly formed, emerging, and established global investment managers while utilizing a proprietary, web-based technology that’s client-friendly and innovative.
We offer our employees a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for personal and professional career development. Be part of an innovative fund administration company focused on providing clients with a high touch, white-glove level of service.
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