Responsibilities

A Kforce client, a 'world class' Financial Services Company in Princeton, New Jersey (NJ) is seeking a Hedge Fund Accountants Officer.

Job Description

• Maintain primary portfolio, accounting, and taxation records for a variety of on-shore and off-shore hedge fund partnerships and corporations; trading in all types of investment securities and products
• Assist in calculation of monthly Net Asset Valuations for the purpose of reporting to investors and processing of investor subscription and withdrawal activity
• Assist in allocation of gains and losses amongst investors and calculation of management and performance fees payable to hedge fund managers
• Prepare tax lot accounting reports and schedules and assist in preparation of annual financial statements and taxation returns
• Prepare fund performance reports including annual summaries and weekly return estimates
• Prepare ad hoc portfolio; performance and fee reports as requested by hedge fund manager and investors
• Assist in payment of all fund fees and expenses
• Liaise with hedge fund managers, prime brokers, custodians, and investors

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Possess a recognized Business undergraduate degree; preferably with a major in Accounting or Finance
• 4 plus years of public accounting experience with hedge fund clients and/or hedge fund accounting out of a hedge fund or with a Fund Administrator
• A CPA is preferred
• Possess an understanding of some investment products (stocks and bonds, derivatives, swaps, options, futures and forwards)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess good computer skills and an analytical mind and be well organized