Associate Manager -Retail Alts

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process/review account activity, performance and trial balance reporting for clients' funds/accounts;
• Prepare/review investor allocations and fees according to fund governing documents;
• Calculate and review complex management fee and incentive allocation structures;
• Maintain a controlled operating environment in conjunction with company's internal controls;
• Review accountants' funds and NAVs for accuracy and appropriate documentation;
• Communicate directly with the General Partners and respond promptly to their requests to provide them with the information they require;
• Interact with auditors and tax preparers and provide them with reports/support to assist them during the audit;
• Ability to multi-task between different tasks, client deliverables and internal demands throughout the day;
• Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to the team, including regular training support as needed;

Problem Resolution and Administration

• Ability to multi-task between different tasks, clients and internal demands throughout the day;
• Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings; maintains personal networks; participates in professional development opportunities and;
• Demonstrate mastery of technical skillset including use of Excel and other software utilized by the Hedge Team;
• Demonstrate mastery of subject matter when advising clients on various client questions or concerns;
• Consistent resource for other team members with regard to technical questions or questions pertaining to team processes and procedures;
• Conduct ongoing team trainings while providing input as to the continued training opportunities at a global-company level;
• Provide daily leadership across the team and the organization
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, internal controls with the ability to exercise good judgement in selecting and interpreting information;
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships;
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, assisting in the coordination of the work of other team members as needed;
• Advanced computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite and other financial systems;
• Ability to effectively provide team members and others with information, training and assistance as needed;
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex accounting procedures and analysis; preparation of work papers; general knowledge of financial reporting;
• Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5+ years' (relevant) experience in Hedge Accounting or related field;
• 0 - 2+ years' supervisory experience in the following: performance management (including coaching, progressive discipline, performance review delivery etc.), training, talent acquisition and retention;
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field;
• Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field strongly preferred;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred;
• Experience in forecasting and budgeting during an accelerated growth period;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of HedgeTek or other partnership accounting software and HFPM or other portfolio accounting software a plus;
• Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills required;
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clients and;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadlines.

Ultimus Leverpoint is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship or any other status entitled to protection under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. No questions on our employment application are intended to secure information that is to be used for impermissible purposes.