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Private Fund Accountant

Private Fund Accountant

CompanyNeuberger Berman
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$75000 – $95000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance (preferred) or another related field
  • 2 – 5 years of experience in hedge fund accounting or related fund accounting
  • Strong understanding of accounting theory, fund accounting, and financial reporting
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel
  • Effectively prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely completion of tasks and maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team, with confidence, as well as independently with a strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Review of the administrators’ monthly hedge fund NAV packages to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Review annual audited financial statements and financial highlights including all related footnotes and disclosures for compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Provide support to independent audit firms during audit and tax annual cycles
  • Assist with regulatory reporting and filings (e.g. Forms N-PORT, PF, AIFMD, and CPO) and overseeing tax reporting items
  • Analyze/review monthly capital activity including fees (performance, incentive, and management), expense rebates, and rates of return
  • Processing and tracking fund expenses for payment and reviewing expense accruals
  • Respond to ad hoc requests from Portfolio Management, Finance, Investor Relations, and other teams
  • Manage cross-functional relationships between internal and external stakeholders including portfolio managers, operations, fund administrators, tax preparers and auditors
  • Identify and present opportunities for process improvement and enhanced controls to leadership

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.