Hedge Fund Accountant

Overview

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A boutique hedge fund and broker-dealer seek a detail-oriented and proactive accounting and operations professional to support both hedge fund operations and a growing SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) business line. The role offers broad exposure to fund operations & accounting, treasury management, and transaction execution within an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

SPAC Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of existing SPAC entities and coordinate upcoming SPAC launches.
• Work directly with the CEO on strategic and operational aspects of SPAC formation and execution.
• Serve as liaison among external legal counsel, underwriters, auditors, and accountants during SPAC sponsor and vehicle formation, IPO, and ongoing public reporting.
• Coordinate with public relations and valuation firms on transaction-related deliverables.
• Collaborate with analysts and bankers in evaluating target companies and managing the de-SPAC process.

Hedge Fund Operations

• Perform daily trade booking, position reconciliations, and cash reconciliations.
• Daily portfolio pricing
• Monitor and manage margin and FX exposure across portfolios.
• Maintain supporting schedules and update internal databases for investor reporting, incentive calculations, and compliance and regulatory filings.
• Execute and approve treasury-related investment wires

Financial Services background – 4-8 years experience, Advent Axys, Journal entry accounting in QuickBooks or Oracle NetSuite