Management Company Accountant

Overview Our client, an innovative technology-driven hedge fund, is seeking a Management Company Accountant to join its finance team in San Francisco. With a proven track record, strong institutional support, and impressive performance, the firm offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where top finance talent can make an immediate impact. This is a broad-based accounting role with exposure across management company operations, reporting, and strategic support for senior leadership. The annual base salary range is $175,000 to $250,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer. Responsibilities Manage the general ledger for management company and related entities, overseeing monthly close, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and financial reporting Oversee accounts payable—vendor onboarding, invoice review, payment processing, and reconciliations Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across the business Administer payroll functions and employee benefit program oversight Coordinate closely with external tax advisors on management company and partner-level tax filings, partner elections, and tax documentation (1099s, 1065s, K-1s) Track partner capital activity, allocations, and related general ledger entries Develop and update accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, focusing on efficiency and risk management of cash, payments, and recurring activities Manage fixed asset accounting, capitalization, and depreciation schedules Collaborate with team members, department heads, and external stakeholders to support accounting and financial queries Interface with banking institutions, manage treasury activities, and reporting Participate in process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiency projects Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 5-7 years of accounting experience in financial services, with at least 3+ years focused on management company accounting (hedge fund or similar alternative asset management environment preferred) Expertise in monthly close, general ledger, accounts payable, cash management, financial reporting, and system/process improvements Advanced Excel skills and fluency with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Concur, Expensify, or similar systems a plus) Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work across departments Experience designing policies and procedures, implementing controls, and supporting process automation initiatives Comfortable working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-performance team environment Excellent communication, vendor management, and customer service skills Preferred Skills Experience with tax compliance, multi-state operations, and basic employee benefit and payroll functions Familiarity with fund accounting concepts, service provider contracts, and financial system implementations #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlas Search