Fund Accountant

Company: Selby Jennings
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Fund Accountant Location : New York, NY Job Type: On-Site Salary : $150,000-225,000/year Bonus Client/Job Summary: Our client is an asset manager seeking a Fund Accountant to help with the launch of a new equity multi-strat fund. Responsibilities would span all fund accounting activities as well as touch on some middle office functions in trading and operations. They will collaborate closely with tax, legal, and operations teams, and work directly with senior management. Key Responsibilities: Fund Accounting Manage the monthly and quarterly NAV process. Oversee the general ledger, fee calculations, and financial statement preparation. Maintain and reconcile books and records. Manage capital activities of the fund. Implement internal financial controls and risk management procedures. Operations/Trade Support Reconcile daily trade activity, cash, and position balances. Support pre- and post-trade workflows. Improve systems and automation. Key Qualifications: 5-10 YOE in fund accounting within a hedge fund or asset manager. CPA, CFA, or CAIA Experience with NAV calculations, fee structures, and financial statement preparation. Familiarity with trade lifecycle, settlement processes, reconciliation. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g. Arcesium, Geneva, Investran, VBA, etc.) Company Description Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals. We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places. From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Keywords: Selby Jennings, New Brunswick , Fund Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , New York City, New Jersey