Consultant, Fund Accounting, Hedge Fund Services

Job Description: Consultant, Fund Accounting - Financial Control

Summary:

The job involves working for Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services, a Global fund administrator, specializing in administering assets of complex hedge funds. The successful candidate will be an ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to function as an effective and strategic member in a dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environment. This individual will have a strong technical accounting background and the ability to work well with others.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review month end net asset valuation packages
• Prepare and/or review regulatory filings on behalf of client, as necessary (e.g. Form PF, CPO-PQR, AIFMD)
• Prepare and/or review year-end Financial Statements and work directly with external auditors and client to ensure accuracy of each fund’s annual reports
• Interact with client and other shared services teams to obtain understanding of funds’ activities on a month to month basis
• Work integrally with international partners to troubleshoot queries and provide feedback related to the compilation of the month end net asset valuation packages
• Work closely with technology resources to problem solve
• Assist with the accounting responsibilities related to new fund launches
• Participate within Financial Control working groups responsible for executing strategic initiatives
• Consistently look to streamline and automate the reporting/analytical process with the use of technology

Knowledge / Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment
• Client focused

Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Master’s degree a plus
• CPA designation a plus
• Experience with Investment Management and/or Financial Services; Hedge Fund specific a plus
• Big 4 public accounting experience a plus

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