Fund Accounting Director

Our client is a global investment firm that seeks to provide stable funding and capital markets services to companies seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset-backed finance solutions. Their tenured experts work with clients to determine the best approach to optimize their capital and achieve their goals, across a broad range of capabilities. Their integrated platform encompasses a holistic suite of capabilities, including asset/portfolio advisory solutions, warehouse/acquisition financing solutions, whole loan purchase/sale and securitization/distribution.

Fund Accounting team is central to the firm's broader Finance function and is focused on firm transactions and controllership.

The Fund Accounting Director reports directly to the Head of Fund Accounting and will support the ongoing management of various Atlas funds. This individual will be tasked with the quality oversight and execution of the day-to-day core accounting responsibilities, driving improvements in processes and reporting, and engaging in problem-solving. We are seeking a talented and dedicated professional with the ability to be part of a versatile team and a strong desire to learn and develop in their career.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close process, including completing a NAV package with all the relevant supporting documentation, maintaining the fund-level waterfall, calculating performance figures, coordinate investor reporting to limited partners, assisting with corporate and regulatory reporting
• Review financial statements, facilitate the audit and provide information for tax preparation annually
• Analyze and prepare expense allocations and budgets between multiple fund entities.
• Identify and analyze daily cash activity for various fund entities
• Complete/Review internal daily, weekly & bi-weekly fund reporting including liquidity and investment metrics
• Address ad hoc requests as needed

Qualification and Experience

• CPA or CA preferred
• Public and private accounting experience preferred
• College degree with a competitive GPA and demonstrated math or analytical ability
• 10 plus years relevant (portfolio and partnership accounting) work experience
• Previous Hedge Fund/PE Style/Financial Services experience a plus
• Previous experience evaluating process controls, procedures, and flows
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to synthesize and see the big picture
• Ability to juggle more than one project at a time and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Work Arrangement & Location

• Work hours: 2:00 PM 11:00 PM IST (supporting a US-based firm)
• Work location: Client office in Goregaon, Mumbai (on-site presence required)

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply with their CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly via email and guided through the next steps of the selection process.