Vice President, Fund Accounting - Hedge Funds

Job-ID: 18631Category: Accounting and Structured FinanceLocation: Jersey City, NJ, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full time, DayPosted: 2026-09-18About Citco:The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.About the Team & Business Line:Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.QualificationsAbout You:You have a degree qualified and ideally possess an accounting qualification.Minimum of 8+ years in hedge fund accountingProven interest in the financial markets and hedge fund industryStrong technical knowledge of Hedge Fund AccountingExtensive managerial experienceStrong risk knowledgeSalary Range : USD 147,000 - 220,000While this role may be posted under a different location, as part of our office transition, the successful candidate's primary work location will be "Metropark, located at 170 South Wood Avenue, 4th Floor, Iselin, NJ 08830"Our BenefitsYour well-being is of paramount importance and central to our success here at Citco. Citco offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs. Your base salary will be determined by several factors such as the role, experience, skillset, market conditions, etc. Furthermore, qualifying positions can participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more. Additional details about our total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process.At Citco, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture by prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation, mutual respect, and collaboration. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let your recruiter know.As an equal opportunity employer, Citco adheres to making all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. We believe that an inclusive workforce not only enriches our company but also drives us towards greater success.Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our employees may perform other job-related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.ResponsibilitiesYour Role: You will provide training and supervision to team members.Plan, schedule and manage the daily workflows of all client relationships within your accountLiaise with clients regarding reporting requirements and deadlines; ensure delivery in an accurate and timely mannerAct as primary contact with clients and other fund participantsMaintain relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks, brokers and auditors and other fund participantsDevelop, adhere and maintain targets concerning staffing: production, overtime budgeting and productivityEnsure all staff are appropriately trained and conduct performance evaluationsMeet expectations of fund participants; adhere to deadlinesAssist auditors and other fund participants and advisersParticipate in presentations to existing and prospective clientsParticipate in and lead projects that may be defined from time to time in connection with the continuing expansion and evolution of the businessParticipate in managerial functions in conjunction with the Managing Director