Fund Accountant, Strategic Investments Group

This position is within the Strategic Investments Group Fund Finance team and involves performing fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships and accounts managed by the Firm. The individual will be responsible for tasks such as analyzing data sources, liaising with managers/administrators, preparing financial statements, and reviewing fund performance. The ideal candidate should have a background in accounting/finance, experience in hedge funds or private equity, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. GCM Grosvenor is a global alternatives investment firm with a focus on unlocking value for clients through a flexible investment platform.

• Perform fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships and accounts managed by the Firm
• Analyze internal and external data sources to create client deliverables
• Liaise between the Firm and underlying managers/administrators
• Responsible for the calculation and accurate reporting of underlying manager performance
• Assist in preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting for partnerships and companies
• Complete preparation and analytical review of weekly and monthly fund performance and investor reporting
• Review 3rd party valuation reports and assist in preparation of fund valuation materials
• Support investment and client service personnel on ad-hoc requests
• Complete general accounting responsibilities
• Assist in special projects as requested

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials
• 2-5 years of experience working for a hedge fund, private equity fund, financial services firm, or top-tier accounting firm
• Specialization in investment partnerships, prime brokerage, credit investing, or private equity
• Accounting experience in trading securities, derivatives, and partnership accounting preferred
• Experience with spreadsheets, general ledger, and portfolio software required
• Technical proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker with the ability to exercise excellent judgment
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent tasks
• Sound judgment and logical reasoning
• Exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax

• Onsite/hybrid work schedule with flexibility to coordinate a third day with the manager
• Exposure to multi-strategy investment team and global, open-architecture platform
• Opportunity to perform fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships and accounts
• Involvement in critical activities such as analyzing data sources, liaising with managers/administrators, and preparing financial statements
• Reviewing valuation reports and assisting in fund valuation materials
• Support on ad-hoc requests from investment and client service personnel
• General accounting responsibilities and involvement in special projects
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax
• Comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion.