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Mission Staffing

Fund Accountant: Hedge Funds

Mission Staffing, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base Pay Range $95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation Types Annual Bonus

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Company Overview The firm, a 250+ person registered investment adviser, provides ample opportunities for individuals with an entrepreneurial drive to shine. We strive to uphold the highest professional standards and cultivate an organization that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of a leading Consulting Firm, but our activities are kept entirely separate from those of the consulting Firm.

The firm manages a wide array of investment vehicles, leveraging significant expertise and a long and successful track record in alternative strategies, including hedge funds and private equity. We have a multibillion‑dollar portfolio of assets and do not accept outside or third‑party investments.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting and administration of SMA vehicles

Preparation and review of accounting records, financial statements, and tax work papers

Reconciling month‑end NAV reporting from fund administrators and resolving discrepancies

Uploading and reconciling transactions across various systems

Coordinating with the Trade Operations group to troubleshoot cash, position, and market value reconciliation breaks

Assisting in the fund expense accrual budget and payment process

Developing, monitoring, improving, and implementing internal controls, policies, and procedures where necessary

Desired Background

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or formal education in accounting and/or finance

1‑4 years of experience in alternative investment fund accounting and reporting, specifically within a hedge fund or fund administrator

Skilled in general ledger entries and transaction processing; extensive experience working through an audit process, preparing audited financial statements, expense accruals, and investor transaction review/processing

Experience with various management and incentive fee terms and calculations

Basic knowledge of stocks, bonds, foreign currencies, various derivatives (exchange‑traded and OTC), and other complex instruments

Experience with Advent Geneva, Arcesium, and Duco a plus

The Successful Candidate Should

Be capable of working independently or as part of a team, depending on the nature of duties, including working with other functional areas of the organization

Have a deep understanding of accounting principles and processes, including journal entries, balance sheet, and income statement presentation and results

Possess attention to detail and focus for complex reconciliation tasks

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Accounting and Financial Services

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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