Financial Reporting Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Financial Reporting Manager to lead our team of accountants and auditors. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in asset management accounting and a proven ability to manage and mentor a team. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, overseeing financial statement preparation, and fostering strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development:
• Supervise, monitor, and review the daily and periodic assignments of the reporting staff.
• Train staff on established and updated regulations and rules.
• Establish department and individual goals, prepare performance evaluations, and direct staff meetings.
• Manage the career development for all accountants through group and individual training.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
• Compile and provide guidance on various regulatory reports, such as Form PF and Form SLT.
• Contribute to a strong relationship with internal parties, clients, and audit firms.
• Support reporting and fund accounting duties during peak periods.
• Contribute to identifying, researching, and communicating recent authoritative pronouncements globally.
• Client Relations & Strategy:
• Write and/or review various reports related to engagements and prepare ad-hoc reports for clients upon request.
• Troubleshoot fund accounting and client issues.
• Understand engagement economics and manage budgets for individual engagements and projects.
• Recognize and communicate potential opportunities for new clients and value-added service enhancements for existing ones.

About You

• Experience:
• Experience in managing a team of asset management accountants and/or auditors.
• Experience in asset management accounting in an Audit Firm, Hedge Fund, Hedge Fund Administrator, or other financial institution.
• Previous experience in financial statement or regulatory review and/or preparation.
• Exposure to complex fund structures, waterfall computation, and preferred return.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS is required.
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of complex derivatives.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CPA, CFA, CA, or other professional designation is preferred.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• The ability to travel as necessary.