Fund Accountant - Mutual Funds

Company: Genesis10
Location: New York
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

Genesis10's Asset Management Firm Client is looking for a direct hire Fund Accountant based in their New York, NY location. This is a remote hybrid position that requires being onsite Tuesday through Thursday.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned fund accountant or auditor to join our Mutual Fund team, which oversees roughly 35 registered funds with $20B in assets and 30 non-registered US and Canadian funds with $5B in assets. You join a collaborative team as a key liaison to internal functional areas (front office, legal, compliance and tax) and external providers (fund administrators, accountants, custodians and auditors).

Responsibilities: Review annual and semi-annual reports and prepare and review fund expenses, including allocations and analysis
Check information for various regulatory filings, including registration statements, forms N-CSR, N-PORT, N-CEN etc.
Gather information for and review fund prospectus information as required
Coordinate deliverables for fund audits and manage dialogue with auditors during examinations
Prepare reports to the Funds' Board of Directors and Senior Management
Reconcile various accounts and review reconciliations prepared by others; promptly research and correct any variances
Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicate these issues to management, and assist in their resolution
Independently resolve and coordinate the resolution of the problems within the budgeting and financial reporting process
Identify inefficiencies, risks and control gaps in any existing processes and help to develop and implement changes to eliminate them
Conduct quality control checks over reports and daily NAVs generated by outsourced service providers
Review invoices and ensure accurate processing in the funds
Assist with researching fair value events and coming up with a reasonable mark for unpriced securities each evening to be reviewed by the firm's Fair Value and Liquidity Committee


Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of registered mutual fund reporting requirements, auditing, and budgeting
3-5 years of experience in an accounting firm or asset manager
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Keen eye for details
Ability to move quickly while being thoughtful and exercising good judgement
Ability to establish trust and build strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with external custody and admin service providers
Back office experience with ETF's a plus

The salary range for this position is $70-90K.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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