Hedge Fund Accountant


 Location:Chicago, IL

 


 


 Job Description: Fund Accountant with this successful Fund of Hedge Funds with $6 billion in assets under management.Overall purpose of role: The accounting for and administration of investment funds involved in two primary trading programs: •Propriety futures trading •Fund of fund allocation The investment funds are either private placement vehicles or registered investment companies. Key responsibilities:•Preparation of monthly and quarterly valuations (NAV) within strict deadlines for funds. •Daily balancing of funds involved in propriety futures trading. •Preparation of yearly/interim financial statements for audit and/or regulatory purposes. •Compiling and/or calculating actual and/or pro-forma performance records for marketing, client services and/or regulatory purposes. •Interaction with outside auditors, tax specialists and administrators.•Ad hoc reporting and liaison with clients (internal & external). •Monthly preparation of general ledger entries, cash reconciliations, securities and/or futures account reconciliations. •Responsible for ensuring fee structure is correctly coded and calculated by the general ledger systems. •Assistance with improving “Fund Accounting” processes and procedures. •Assistance with “special projects”, as required. •Interaction with Corporate Accounting, Marketing, Client Services, Product Management and Legal/Compliance staffRequirements: 2+ years of accounting experience in an investment company or 2+ years of fund accounting experience.

 
 We have over 250 open positions with our clients. If you have any questions about opportunities or are in need of career advice or assistance, we would welcome the opportunity to be of service. You can contact us directly by forwarding your resume, calling us at (312) 407-7180 or email at jobs@harmer.com. 

 


 


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