Assistant Manager, Private Equity / Hedge Funds

What you will do:
Your skills in accounting will be used by pricing and maintaining timely records for hedge and private equity holdings using various external pricing resources.

You will perform timely reconciliations regarding Net Asset Values and provide accounting reports.

You are responsible to communicate the transactions associated with the fund(s) and work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages.

As the record keeper for the fund, you will be involved in the coordination and support of various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.

We will need you to perform due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations.

You will train and supervise the accounting analysts on systems, processing, procedures, and job responsibilities.

You will assist in leading a team environment that encourages self-motivation, organization and aim to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality.

Your due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of the fund accountant analysts work will be key to your teams success while aspiring for error free reconciliations and reporting.

You will correspond with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries including reconciliations, coordinating scheduled deliverables, and critical issues.

Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success.

You will assist the manager with conducting performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the team analysts and provide career pathing and training.

You will also ensure staffing requirements are met by participating in analyst interviews.

You will team with the manager to provide and cultivate a team environment to include individual development, promotions and disciplinary action.

We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! Through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will acquire the tools to identify processes across the division and organization.

You will have the opportunity to partner with a team with varied strengths and grow your career.

What we need from you:
BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum 4 years experience with Private Equity Fund Accounting / Fund Administration and 2 years supervisory experience

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.

What we would like from you:
The self-motivation, organization and aim to complete multiple client results in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong customer service skills.

An aim to broaden ones knowledge of our industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments.

Attention-to-detail to ensure that all results consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.

Collaboration with internal and external collaborators.

Positivity and congenial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment.

Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether its to identify a solution to a problem or possibly help implement a more efficient process or procedure, your skills have a place in our business.

Compensation:
The base salary pay for this role is $90,000 - $145,000 per year. This position will also be eligible to earn a discretionary bonus each year, subject to company approval.

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