Fund Controller

Fund Accounting & Administration OfficerState Street is an industry leader in providing administrative fund services to both Hedge Fund and Private Equity managers within our Alternative Investment Solutions business group. Our PE team delivers customized service solutions for investment funds that have closed end structures and a variety of portfolio investments. This opportunity uniquely offers candidates the opportunity to service hybrid hedge and private equity products for industry leading asset managers. The PE NAV role is the hub in the delivery of administrative services. Employees interact daily with functional teams including; trade operations, investor services, custody, tax, and financial reporting locally and in globally diverse locations.The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS' tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.As Fund Accounting & Administration, Officer you will:Supervise staff (including Associate 1 Associate 2 and Senior Associate Staff)Manage internal workflow and client deadlinesManage client relationships & liaising with client personnel on a daily basisMaintain good working relationship with all client contacts including investment professionals investors auditors lawyers and banking personnelReview quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules accruals and partner capital allocationsReview quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes and coordinating annual audits.Review and/or prepare complex fee calculations management fees waterfall and capital account allocations etc.These skills will help you succeed in this role:Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skillsAn ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peersStrong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skillsCandidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignmentsExcellent administrative and organizational with the proven ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverablesInvestran experience is preferred.Education & Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceAt least 5 to 6 years of Private Equity experienceExperience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desiredAbility to thrive and function in a high pressure deadline driven environmentCPA qualification is favourable but not requiredExperience with Investran or Geneva favourable but not requiredSalary Range:$70,000 - $122,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.