ProspectBlue is looking for a Fund Accountant for their client a boutique investment adviser in Westchester County, NY.
They are looking for a Fund Accountant with hands-on mutual fund industry experience who can step in, own the daily oversight of fund operations, and help keep a lean, fast-moving team running smoothly.
What You'll Do
- Review and oversee daily NAV calculations produced by the third-party fund administrator, investigating and resolving breaks and pricing exceptions
- Reconcile cash, positions, and trades across the custodian, administrator, and internal records
- Monitor fixed income activity, including corporate bonds, bank loans, and other credit instruments, along with income accruals, amortization, and corporate actions
- Review fund expense accruals, budgets, and expense caps; track management fee and waiver calculations
- Support distribution calculations and income/capital gain estimates
- Prepare and review financial statements and support the annual audit and semi-annual reporting cycle
- Assist with regulatory filings such as Form N-PORT and Form N-CEN, and support board reporting materials
- Partner with portfolio management, compliance, and service providers on day-to-day questions and special projects
- Help improve processes, controls, and reporting as the fund family grows
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of fund accounting experience in the mutual fund / registered investment company (1940 Act) space, at an asset manager, fund administrator, or custodian
- Solid understanding of NAV processes, fund expenses, and investment company accounting
- Experience with fixed income securities strongly preferred; exposure to high yield, bank loans, or credit strategies a plus
- Familiarity with ETFs, Form N-PORT, and fund audits is a plus
- Strong Excel skills; experience with fund accounting or portfolio systems a plus
- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable owning deadlines in a small-team environment
- CPA or progress toward CPA a plus, not required
Fund Accountant in Westchester County at ProspectBlue
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 6 days ago.