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Fund Accountant (Westchester County)

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prospectblueYonkers, NYtoday

Occupations

Accountants and AuditorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksFinancial Specialists, All Other

Industries

Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceTrust, Fiduciary, and Custody ActivitiesMiscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
Prospect Blue is looking for a Fund Accountant for their client a boutique investment adviser in Westchester County, NY.They are looking for a Fund Accountant with hands-on mutual fund industry experience who can step in, own the daily oversight of fund operations, and help keep a lean, fast-moving team running smoothly.
What You'll Do:
  • Review and oversee daily NAV calculations produced by the third-party fund administrator, investigating and resolving breaks and pricing exceptions
  • Reconcile cash, positions, and trades across the custodian, administrator, and internal records
  • Monitor fixed income activity, including corporate bonds, bank loans, and other credit instruments, along with income accruals, amortization, and corporate actions
  • Review fund expense accruals, budgets, and expense caps; track management fee and waiver calculations
  • Support distribution calculations and income/capital gain estimates
  • Prepare and review financial statements and support the annual audit and semi-annual reporting cycle
  • Assist with regulatory filings such as Form N-PORT and Form N-CEN, and support board reporting materials
  • Partner with portfolio management, compliance, and service providers on day-to-day questions and special projects
  • Help improve processes, controls, and reporting as the fund family grows
  • What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 3+ years of fund accounting experience in the mutual fund / registered investment company (1940 Act) space, at an asset manager, fund administrator, or custodian
  • Solid understanding of NAV processes, fund expenses, and investment company accounting
  • Experience with fixed income securities strongly preferred; exposure to high yield, bank loans, or credit strategies a plus
  • Familiarity with ETFs, Form N-PORT, and fund audits is a plus
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with fund accounting or portfolio systems a plus
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable owning deadlines in a small-team environmentCPA or progress toward CPA a plus, not required
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Yonkers, NY

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

Posted

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