Fund Accountant, Strategic Investments Group

The individual in this position will be responsible for performing fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships and accounts managed by the Firm within the Strategic Investments Group Fund Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials and 2-5 years of experience working for a hedge fund, private equity fund, financial services firm or top-tier accounting firm, with specialization in investment partnerships, prime brokerage, credit investing, or private equity. The role requires technical proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and independent thinker with the ability to exercise excellent judgment.

• Perform the day-to-day accounting for investment partnerships and accounts managed by GCM Grosvenor.
• 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 the various 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; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets.
• 2 – 5 years of experience working for a hedge fund, private equity fund, financial services firm or top-tier accounting firm, with 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 judgement and logical reasoning.
• Exposure to financial reporting, auditing and tax.