Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

New York, New York • Onsite

Industry: Financial Services

Job Category: Accounting

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 / Annually

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Financial Accountant

Salary Range: $75,000–$125,000 DOE + Generous Discretionary Bonus

We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support the accounting, reporting, and day-to-day financial operations of a sophisticated investment fund in New York City. This role will manage fund NAV and performance updates, monthly reporting, capital calls, cash transfers, subscription documentation, and investment data across a diverse portfolio of alternative investments.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of experience within hedge funds, private investments, fund administration, family offices, or alternative investment consulting, along with a strong accounting foundation and advanced Excel skills. This person must be analytical, exceptionally detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and genuinely motivated to learn, ask questions, and take on greater responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Update NAV calculations, fund performance data, and monthly investment reporting
• Manage and track capital calls across investment entities and funds
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing cash transfers with banks, ensuring funds are directed to the appropriate entities
• Coordinate new subscription documentation with investment funds and accurately manage documentation containing complex financial and legal terminology
• Maintain investment and reporting data within portfolio management platforms, including the firm's transition to Addepar or Masttro
• Track accounting activity across private equity, private credit, venture capital, and other alternative investment structures
• Maintain strict reporting, funding, and subscription deadlines while identifying discrepancies or errors before they create downstream issues
• Support process improvements and leverage technology, including AI tools, to improve operational efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

• 1–4 years of relevant experience within hedge funds, private investments, fund administration, family offices, banking administration, or consulting focused on alternative investments
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and experience working with macros
• Experience with financial reporting or portfolio management platforms; Addepar or Masttro experience is a plus
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new systems and effectively utilize AI tools
• Exceptional attention to detail with the analytical ability to work across complex investment structures
• Collaborative, adaptable, and intellectually curious approach with the confidence to ask questions, identify errors, and bring forward new ideas

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Sick time/leave benefits
• Paid holidays
• Annual performance reviews
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunities
• Access to an onsite gym

If you are analytical, detail-driven, and ready to build deep expertise in the operational side of alternative investments while growing with a collaborative family office, apply today.