• Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (New York, NY)


    Description

    Financial Services organization is looking for an experienced Accountant to join their team in Manhattan, NY. This position is full time in the office, so seeking locally based candidates only.

     

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Fund & Management Company Accountant to support both our investment-level and corporate-level accounting functions. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. You will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of private investment strategies focused on credit investing and the management company.

    Responsibilities:

    Fund Accounting

    • Oversee the financial reporting process for a credit-focused strategy, including monthly performance estimates, quarterly closing packages, fund allocations, waterfall models, and performance return calculations

    • Coordinate and supervise the fund administrator responsible for investor reporting and related processes.

    • Work closely with Operations to maintain internal financial schedules / shadowing involving trades and leverage facilities

    • Assist in cash management forecasting and budget planning to determine available capital for investment.

    • Review expenses and facilitate the proper allocation across vehicles and assist with vendor payments.

    • Respond to ad-hoc requests from senior management and work on strategic projects

    • Support audit and tax processes, including reviewing financial statement and coordination with auditors and tax advisors.

    Management Company Accounting

    • Record and reconcile all management company transactions including revenues (management fees, incentive fees) and expenses.

    • Manage intercompany allocations and reimbursements between the management company, GP entities, and the funds.

    • Track payroll, benefits, T& E, and overhead expenses; coordinate with HR/payroll provider.

    • Assist in preparing internal budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

    • Support the preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory filings.

     

    Please send resumes directly to saravana.velayutham@roberthalf(.)com. If you're working with one of my colleagues in the tri-state area, please reach out to them and refer to job reference number 02940-0013232443

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

    • CPA or CPA-track preferred.

    • 5-8 years of accounting experience including a Big4/Public Accounting foundation and 3+ years in fund accounting preferably for a credit focused fund.

    • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and investment partnership accounting.

    • Experience with credit products such as direct lending, broadly syndicated loans, and CLOs

    • Familiarity with fund structures and waterfall distribution models.

    • Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems; experience with Investran, QuickBooks, or similar systems a plus.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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