Manager, Fund Accounting Job at Trident Trust in Houston

Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1000 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East.

We are seeking a Manager, Fund Accounting to join our thriving Houston office. This role is responsible for managing the activities of multiple clients as assigned; overseeing the senior and staff accountants to ensure client needs are being met and tasks are being delegated appropriately. The role is responsible for reviewing work, providing guidance, and training, and assisting with the monitoring and assessment of current processes and procedures. In addition, the Manager, Fund Accounting manages sophisticated reporting and communications for our various fund clients.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Performs and reviews the accounting, financial reporting, investor reporting and cash management operations of hedge funds and private equity funds.
• Hire, train, coach and manage assigned staff member(s) to provide and effectively meet and maintain assigned clients’ recurring fund administration tasks.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships and service providers that work with clients.
• Manage the accounting responsibilities related to the implementation of new funds.
• Monitor and evaluate current processes and technology while working with peers and senior management to improve efficiency.
• Maintain principle books and records in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review statistical analyses of stock basis, profit and loss, and inter-company accounts for a variety of transactions.
• Onboard and assist new clients with structuring, local regulatory applications, and fund documentation.
• Coordinates audits of all funds, including preparation of audited financial statements and footnotes, as well as the fund(s) annual audit.
• Attends industry events on a regular basis i.e., SEAFA and ACG Atlanta, and build industry network.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or other related discipline.
• Firm understanding of GAAP, specifically as it relates to fund accounting.
• 5+ years of related accounting or comparable experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience managing a team- training, delegating work to ensure deadlines are being met and providing guidance and support where needed.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience completing and reviewing complex calculations such as fund NAV calculations, waterfalls/investor allocations, and other various calculations.
• Experience managing clients and third-party service providers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience with Advent Geneva, QuickBooks, or Allvue a +, and willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Ability to function in high-pressure situations with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail, self-management, and ability to effectively prioritize workload and tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to attend industry events.
  

In addition to the above essential duties and responsibilities, this role includes other duties as assigned. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Compensation:

An attractive compensation package is available and will be based upon the successful candidate’s relevant experience and overall suitability for the position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Trident Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.