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Fund Accountant/Trade Operations

JSB Partners

Job Description

Our client, a NYC-based multi-billion-dollar hedge fund manager running a long/short equity strategy, with a lean, collaborative team is hiring. The firm is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting/Trade Operations professional to join its Finance team. This is a hands-on role that sits at the intersection of fund accounting, trade support, and investor reporting. The successful candidate will own critical reconciliation and month-end processes, oversee the work of the fund administrator, and be a credible, confident point of contact for the portfolio management team.

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The firm is 5 days in office located in New York City, NY.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Perform daily and monthly trade, cash, and position reconciliations

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• Review NAV packages from the fund administrator, including investor allocations, management and performance fee calculations, and capital activity

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• Lead the month-end close of the books, including preparation of the monthly trial balance and investor allocations

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• Assist with trade booking and settlement, including investigating and resolving trade fails

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• Support day-to-day operations and serve as a knowledgeable contact for the portfolio manager(s), able to discuss positions, activity, and operational matters

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• Partner cross-functionally with the administrator, prime brokers, and internal teams to resolve breaks and ensure timely, accurate reporting

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Qualifications:

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Required

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• 3+ years of relevant experience in hedge fund accounting or fund administration

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• Strong technical knowledge of long/short equity strategies, fund structures, and partnership accounting

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• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and reporting systems

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• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

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• High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership

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Preferred

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• CPA (strongly preferred)

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• Prior experience working with a fund administrator; experience with SS&C is a plus

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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