Tandym Group
Vice President, Closed-End Fund Accounting
Tandym Group, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
A leading global investment management firm in Connecticut is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join their growing team as their new Vice President of Closed-End Fund Accounting.
Responsibilities:
The Vice President of Closed-End Fund Accounting will be responsible for:Overseeing the monthly closing process for the portfolios, including pricing, reconciling portfolio data, and calculating management fees and the accrual of expensesReviewing quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAPCoordinating with cross-functional teams to manage and enhance all aspects of the private deal life cycle, including initial deal funding, ongoing maintenance, and exitManaging and enhancing the accounting and operations of asset transfers between managed funds and SPVsOversee cash management for strategy, including resolution of cash breaksEnsure compliance with key financial reporting controls and ensuring that evidentiary matter is appropriately documented to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-OxleyAd hoc assistance in the research of technical guidance and implementation of new accounting pronouncementsReviewing calculations of fund and client specific performanceReviewing consolidated fund information within the strategyReviewing and/or assisting in the preparation of a variety of ad-hoc requests from client services and the investment teamManage the delivery of projects and continuous process improvements for key deliverables and projects assignedQualifications:
12+years accounting experience within the financial services industry, preferably in the investment management industryBachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceStrong knowledge of Fund launches, complex structures, and hedged feedersStrong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysisExcellent understanding of Accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules.Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and WordDesired Skills:
CPAExperience with Geneva and/or Geneva World Investor, accounting systems and Markit WSO (notice portal)
Responsibilities:
The Vice President of Closed-End Fund Accounting will be responsible for:Overseeing the monthly closing process for the portfolios, including pricing, reconciling portfolio data, and calculating management fees and the accrual of expensesReviewing quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAPCoordinating with cross-functional teams to manage and enhance all aspects of the private deal life cycle, including initial deal funding, ongoing maintenance, and exitManaging and enhancing the accounting and operations of asset transfers between managed funds and SPVsOversee cash management for strategy, including resolution of cash breaksEnsure compliance with key financial reporting controls and ensuring that evidentiary matter is appropriately documented to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-OxleyAd hoc assistance in the research of technical guidance and implementation of new accounting pronouncementsReviewing calculations of fund and client specific performanceReviewing consolidated fund information within the strategyReviewing and/or assisting in the preparation of a variety of ad-hoc requests from client services and the investment teamManage the delivery of projects and continuous process improvements for key deliverables and projects assignedQualifications:
12+years accounting experience within the financial services industry, preferably in the investment management industryBachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceStrong knowledge of Fund launches, complex structures, and hedged feedersStrong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysisExcellent understanding of Accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules.Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and WordDesired Skills:
CPAExperience with Geneva and/or Geneva World Investor, accounting systems and Markit WSO (notice portal)