NHS Human Services, Inc.

Description

We are recruiting for a long-term interim Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller in the hedge fund industry in Orange County, CA. The contract period will be approximately 3-6 months in length.

As an Interim Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller, you will play a crucial role in building out the fund administration practice, overseeing a team of offshore accountants, and ensuring the efficient operation of accounting and fund administration workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage an offshore accounting team, ensuring growth and high-performance standards are met.

• Execute accounting tasks, close out books, and assist with the automation of diverse data sets.

• Prepare and review net asset value packages, investor statements, investor/fund performance calculations, management fees, incentive fees, financial statements, reporting packages, and other common deliverables for clients.

• Create and refine fund accounting workflow procedures and controls including trade processing, income recognition, corporate actions processing, reconciliations, valuations, financial statement production, and audit and tax support.

• Assist in managing and training offshore associates while ensuring the retention of high-performing talent.

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to visualize and build software, workflow, and automation related opportunities.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of work papers and reconciliation files.

• Assist with ad hoc projects and system implementations as necessary.

• Prepare support analyses for fund activities to external auditors for year-end audits and partnership tax returns.

• Maintain up-to-date understanding of emerging and future financial, GAAP, tax, valuation reporting, and regulatory reporting solutions to clients.

• Contribute to the development of a fund administration business by partnering with the engineering team to make decisions about what to build, when, and how regarding fund accounting processes.

Requirements

• Position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the field.

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is highly preferred

• Proficiency in Fund Accounting is necessary for this role.

• Knowledge and ability to use Array Formulas is a must.

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel is required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a team effectively.

• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.

• Excellent attention to detail.

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