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Fund Accountant, Absolute Return Strategies

GCM Grosvenor

SUMMARY

As a key member of the Absolute Return Strategies Fund Accounting & Analysis team, this role is responsible for fund accounting and investment analysis for our managed partnerships and client accounts. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of fund operations, financial reporting, and performance analysis. As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform day-to-day fund accounting and financial reporting for investment partnerships and managed accounts. Analyze and synthesize internal and external financial data to create client reports and deliverables. Act as a liaison between GCM Grosvenor and underlying fund managers/administrators to ensure accurate performance tracking. Calculate and validate underlying manager performance metrics with precision. Assist in preparing financial statements, audit support, and regulatory compliance reports. Conduct analytical review of weekly and monthly fund performance and investor reports. Support investment and client service teams by responding to ad hoc data requests. Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with outstanding academic credentials. 3–5 years of experience in financial services, asset management, or public accounting, with a focus on investment partnerships, hedge funds, or private equity. Technical proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with PowerBI preferred. Accounting experience in hedge funds or alternative investments is highly desirable. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience with financial reporting, auditing, and tax compliance is a plus. Effective communicator and collaborative team player. We seek a self-motivated and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, adaptable, and capable of exercising sound judgment.

CULTURE

We are not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. Welcome change. We are a culture of empowerment, accountability, high performance, and trust. Successful team members are self-motivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who thrive on this team enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence. We look for naturally collaborative individuals who enjoy interacting at all levels of the organization.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse, engaged team is critical to our ability to successfully create and deliver value to our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse professionals can thrive professionally, and we are dedicated to training, retaining, and promoting minorities, women, LGBTQ employees, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ABOUT THE FIRM

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $80 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies. The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 53 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 550 professionals serving a global client base. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney.

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