Investment / Fund Accounting Manager

A leading financial services organization is seeking an Investment Accounting Manager to support an approximately $18 billion multi-asset investment portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a fund accountant looking to move beyond traditional NAV production and gain exposure to a broader range of investments, including fixed income, public equities, private equity, hedge funds, real estate, derivatives, short positions and arbitrage strategies.
The role combines investment accounting with financial analysis, process improvement and technology. Insurance experience is not required, as the team will provide training across statutory accounting and regulatory reporting.
Key Responsibilities

Record and reconcile investment transactions and positions between the investment accounting system and general ledger
Analyze investment activity and explain balance-sheet and income-statement movements
Investigate discrepancies and determine whether accounting results reflect the underlying economics
Partner with trade-settlement teams to resolve cash, position, interest and settlement breaks
Support accounting and reporting across public and private investments
Prepare and review investment-related GAAP and statutory reporting
Assist with investment schedules, management reports and financial-statement disclosures
Review bank reconciliations and monitor outstanding receivable and payable balances
Build Excel-based models and prototypes to improve accounting processes
Work with external technology vendors to develop and implement automated solutions
Lead or participate in process-improvement, automation and control-related projects
Prepare investment-accounting support for external auditors

Candidate Profile

Fund accounting, investment accounting, asset management or financial-services audit experience
Experience with NAVs, investment reconciliations, month-end close, general-ledger accounting or financial reporting
Knowledge of investment products such as fixed income, equities, partnerships, private funds or derivatives
Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, Power Query and data analysis
Interest in technology, automation and process improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with accounting, operations, auditors and technology teams
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline

Candidates from leading fund administrators, investment managers, banks, mutual funds and financial-services audit firms are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with insurance accounting, PAM or PeopleSoft would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Apply?

Support an approximately $18 billion investment portfolio
Gain exposure to multiple public and private asset classes
Move beyond repetitive booking and NAV production into analytical and project-based work
Develop experience in automation, systems and process improvement
Receive training in insurance accounting and regulatory reporting
Work within a collaborative, flat team with strong senior-level mentorship

Base salary: $130,000-$180,000, depending on experienceWorking arrangement: Five days per week onsite