Hedge Fund Audit Analyst

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Hedge Fund Audit Analyst for a short-term consulting opportunity with a leading investment management firm in New York, NY. This individual will support the annual audit and financial reporting processes for a portfolio of hedge funds, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably within hedge funds or other complex investment fund structures, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a 3+ month contract position based in Boston, MA, paying $60–$80 per hour depending on experience, following a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of hedge funds.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of changes, consolidated schedules of investments, and financial highlights.
• Prepare and review financial statement footnotes and required disclosures, including fair value measurements (ASC 820) and derivatives (ASC 815).
• Partner with internal accounting and financial reporting teams, fund administrators, and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Assist with audit-related projects and identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes.
• Provide technical accounting and financial reporting guidance based on prior experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably within hedge funds, alternative investments, or asset management.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit deliverables, and financial statement footnotes for complex investment funds.
• Well-versed in U.S. GAAP, including fair value measurements, derivatives accounting, and related financial statement disclosures.
• Knowledgeable in complex fund structures, including master-feeder funds, funds of funds, and standalone funds.
• Familiar with investment accounting and related disclosures for securities and derivatives, including equities, fixed income, swaps, futures, and options.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please send your resume to Lydia at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.