Overview
This role involves fund accounting responsibilities for assigned clients within the Fund Accounting team. Scheduling can be structured as either:
- Full-time: approximately 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST, or
- Part-time: solely for candidates based in Maine
Remote work may be considered for residents of specific states listed under Remote/Hybrid Work Flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Record and reconcile all portfolio and fund activity for assigned clients
- Calculate the fund’s NAV in accordance with industry standards and internal procedures
- Allocate profit and loss to investors, including calculation of management and performance fees
- Process and record fund expense payments, ensuring cash wire requests are completed accurately and timely
- Generate and deliver fund and investor reports to fund managers and investors for assigned clients
- Prepare supporting materials as needed for board meetings, financial statements, and audit and regulatory requests related to assigned clients
- Communicate with internal and external entities to ensure high service levels and build cooperative relationships
- Review fund NAV, investor statements, and other work prepared by accountants for completeness and accuracy against industry standards and internal procedures
- Mentor, train, and support fund accountants
- Ensure fund accounting tasks are completed accurately and timely
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in fund accounting for hedge funds
- Comfortable and proficient acting as a primary liaison with fund managers and other fund service providers
- Ability to learn complicated concepts quickly
- Microsoft Office proficiency essential; advanced Excel required (formulas, pivot tables, filtering)
- Four-year college degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Economics
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with the types of investments held by hedge funds
- Experience with portfolio and investor accounting systems, specifically Advent Geneva World Investor
- Experience working within environments that use internal control procedures, operating procedures, workflows, control checklists, and other internal control system elements
- Experience with financial reporting, information security, and client, vendor, and risk management
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- Expected salary range: $70,000 – $105,000
- Actual salary determined based on experience, skills, education, responsibilities, and internal equity
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision plans (including HSA options)
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D, plus additional voluntary coverage options including short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Student loan repayment support
- HSA and flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid time off and holidays aligned with the NYSE market calendar
- EAP, commuter benefits with employer contribution, employee referral program, and optional insurance coverage (critical illness, accident, hospital)
- Dedicated paid time to support causes and organizations meaningful to you
Remote/Hybrid Work Flexibility
Fully remote full-time work opportunities will be considered for residents of one of the following states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MA, MD, MI, MO, NH, NV, NJ, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.
Location
Portland, Maine (office located in Portland’s Old Port waterfront area).
Application Information
- Include an updated copy of your resume
- Cover letters are read and considered, though not required
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until filled
Equal Opportunity
The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics, including race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.