PDT Partners
Fund Accountant
PDT Partners, New York, New York, us, 10261
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, seeks an analytical, productive, detail-loving Fund Accountant to join our Finance, Accounting and Treasury ("FACT") team.
This is a great opportunity to hone existing accounting, analysis, and reporting skills, while diving deeply into the financial operations of a global hedge fund. Responsibilities will range from fund accounting and financial statement preparation to tax compliance and strategy. The Fund Accountant will work closely with the team, Chief Financial Officer, as well as with our fund operations, legal and compliance, investor relations, and operational risk management groups.
Why join us? PDT Partners has a stellar 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world-measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT's extremely high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually exceptional and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
Work with the team on rotating responsibilities:
Create mid-month and end-of-month NAV packs that include NAV calculations that shadow the AdministratorReview cash, dividend, and P&L reconciliations in support of the NAV reconciliationsParticipate on year-end audit and preparation of financials for the fundsParticipate on year-end tax complianceCover treasury responsibilities (maintaining adequate margin at counterparties and understanding margin rules and methodologies)Liaising with the prime brokers, administrator, and auditorsPrepare certain regulatory filings (Form PF, PQR, BE-185, etc)Provide financial data for third parties, including investors and trading counterpartiesParticipate on new product launches and integration into existing fund accounting systemsLead ad hoc projects to improve efficiencies or revamp processes in the group
Qualifications
4 - 6 years accounting experience
Preferably at a top-tier public accounting firm and covering investment managers
Excellent problem-solving and research skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationStrong organizational and execution skillsHighly-proficient in ExcelKnowledge of Geneva or similar accounting systemEducation:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related fields from an excellent academic program.
The salary range for this role is between $130,000 and $170,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT's privacy notices.
This is a great opportunity to hone existing accounting, analysis, and reporting skills, while diving deeply into the financial operations of a global hedge fund. Responsibilities will range from fund accounting and financial statement preparation to tax compliance and strategy. The Fund Accountant will work closely with the team, Chief Financial Officer, as well as with our fund operations, legal and compliance, investor relations, and operational risk management groups.
Why join us? PDT Partners has a stellar 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world-measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT's extremely high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually exceptional and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
Work with the team on rotating responsibilities:
Create mid-month and end-of-month NAV packs that include NAV calculations that shadow the AdministratorReview cash, dividend, and P&L reconciliations in support of the NAV reconciliationsParticipate on year-end audit and preparation of financials for the fundsParticipate on year-end tax complianceCover treasury responsibilities (maintaining adequate margin at counterparties and understanding margin rules and methodologies)Liaising with the prime brokers, administrator, and auditorsPrepare certain regulatory filings (Form PF, PQR, BE-185, etc)Provide financial data for third parties, including investors and trading counterpartiesParticipate on new product launches and integration into existing fund accounting systemsLead ad hoc projects to improve efficiencies or revamp processes in the group
Qualifications
4 - 6 years accounting experience
Preferably at a top-tier public accounting firm and covering investment managers
Excellent problem-solving and research skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationStrong organizational and execution skillsHighly-proficient in ExcelKnowledge of Geneva or similar accounting systemEducation:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related fields from an excellent academic program.
The salary range for this role is between $130,000 and $170,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT's privacy notices.